Machine Operator S3

Rockwell Automation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 2,617 - 4,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness programs with Calm

Volunteer and donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing program

On-demand digital course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Press Brake Operator for an onsite role in Kancheepuram. You will operate bending and embossing machines, perform maintenance checks, and support quality inspections while adhering to 5S and safety standards.

The role requires a Diploma/ITI or equivalent and 2–5 years of experience in press brake operations, with a willingness to work shifts in a manufacturing environment. Training and continuous improvement programs are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI or equivalent technical qualification.
• 2-5 years of experience in press brake / bending machine operations.
• Knowledge of tooling, dies, and maintenance practices.
• Understanding of SOPs, safety requirements and quality inspection processes.
• Willingness to work in shifts and shopfloor environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate bending and embossing machines, ensuring safe and efficient production operations.
• Perform machine lubrication, daily maintenance checks, and ensure machine upkeep.
• Conduct First Piece, in-process, and Last Piece inspections to meet quality standards.
• Ensure loading and setup of bending tools and die, maintaining tooling accountability.
• Maintain 5S standards and workplace organisation, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and PPE usage.
• Manage production output, meeting targets for quality, productivity, and delivery.
• Maintain documentation including daily checklists, rejection reports, and scrap accountability.
• Support continuous improvement (Kaizen), teamwork, and training of co-associates.

Skills

Press brake operations

Machine maintenance

Quality inspections

5S Kaizen

Education

Diploma / ITI or equivalent

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Press Brake Operator, you will operate bending and embossing machines to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will work with production and engineering teams, handling machine operations, inspections, and continuous improvement programmes in a shopfloor environment.

This is an onsite role based in Kancheepuram, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operate bending and embossing machines, ensuring safe and efficient production operations
• Perform machine lubrication, daily maintenance checks, and ensure machine upkeep
• Conduct First Piece, in-process, and Last Piece inspections to meet quality standards
• Ensure loading and setup of bending tools and die, maintaining tooling accountability
• Maintain 5S standards and workplace organisation, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and PPE usage
• Manage production output, meeting targets for quality, productivity, and delivery
• Maintain documentation including daily checklists, rejection reports, and scrap accountability
• Support continuous improvement (Kaizen), teamwork, and training of co-associates

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Diploma / ITI or equivalent technical qualification
• 2-5 years of experience in press brake / bending machine operations
• Knowledge of machine operations, tooling, dies, and maintenance practices
• Understanding of SOPs, safety requirements, and quality inspection processes
• Willingness to work in shifts and shopfloor environment

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Exposure in automotive, electrical, electronics, or general manufacturing industries
• Exposure to embossing operations and advanced bending techniques
• Familiarity with 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices
• Well versed in production documentation and reporting systems
• To Train and support junior operators

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes ...

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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