Lead Press Brake Operator

Klöckner & Co SE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip.

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Lead Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will lead the Press Brake Department, coordinate workflow with operators, and drive safe, efficient production of customer orders while maintaining high quality.

You will select appropriate machines, supervise material handling with overhead crane and forklift, and ensure daily checks and preventative maintenance, promoting a clean, organized, and productive work area.

Qualifications

• Lead the Press Brake Department and coordinate workflow.
• Perform first article inspections and make necessary adjustments.
• Direct assistants on placement of finished products and maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Ensure daily machine checks and preventative maintenance are performed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Press Brake Department and support operators by coordinating workflow.
• Operate various press brakes to produce parts according to specifications.
• Determine appropriate machine based on capacity and part length.
• Safely operate overhead crane and forklift to move material as needed.
• Maintain productive output while forming multiple parts of same configuration.

Skills

Team leadership

Press brake operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Equipment handling

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

The Lead Press Brake Operator is responsible for maintaining high levels of productivity and safety while working as part of a team to efficiently and accurately produce customer orders.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead the Press Brake Department and support operators by coordinating workflow. Can solve complex problems without assistance from management
• Operate various press brakes to produce parts according to P.V. specifications, using the correct material thickness, width, and length
• Determine the appropriate machine to use based on capacity and part length
• Safely operate overhead crane and forklift to move material as needed
• Maintain consistent productivity while forming multiple parts of the same configuration

Qualifications

• Perform first article inspections and make necessary adjustments to meet required radii
• Direct assistants on placement of finished products and ensure machines and tools are cleaned and stored properly to maintain an orderly, safe work environment
• Keeps the machine and work area clean, orderly, and well-organized
• Ensure daily machine checks are completed, and preventative maintenance is performed
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Demonstrated reliable work history
• Performs other duties as assigned
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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