Operator, Press Brake

Royston Group; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Press Brake Operator in Bessemer, Alabama. This entry-level position involves setting up and operating brake presses for metal parts, ensuring quality through inspections, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and possess strong mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Knowledge of brake press capabilities and functions.
• Experience in a light manufacturing or sheet metal manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, check, and operate various brake presses.
• Inspect and assess parts by performing quality checks.
• Maintain tolerances according to part specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Measuring Tools

NAV Operating System

Forklift

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About Royston Group

Formed in 2019, Royston Group (RG) is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the premier store fixture, signage, and laboratory furniture manufacturer in America. Its portfolio of brands includes Royston LLC, SignResource, Southern CaseArts, Hamilton Laboratory Solutions and Vector International. RG is the industry leader in the construction of retail and laboratory environments with solutions that include: cabinetry, shelving, refrigerated display cases, heated food merchandisers, fume hoods, adaptable workstations and exterior signage.

About Royston Group

Formed in 2019, Royston Group (RG) is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the premier store fixture, signage, and laboratory furniture manufacturer in America. Its portfolio of brands includes Royston LLC, SignResource, Southern CaseArts, Hamilton Laboratory Solutions and Vector International. RG is the industry leader in the construction of retail and laboratory environments with solutions that include: cabinetry, shelving, refrigerated display cases, heated food merchandisers, fume hoods, adaptable workstations and exterior signage.

Royston Group’s facilities include manufacturing plants in Jasper, GA.; Royston, GA.; Atlanta, GA.; Bessemer, AL.; Jacksboro, TN; Manitowoc, WI.; Bell Gardens, CA.; Shanghai, China and a joint venture in Mexico City, MX. The company provides both project management services for signage and construction services for in-store development in Jacksboro, TN and Royston, GA, respectively. For more information, visit Royston Group and its subsidiaries, visit their websites at

www.royston-group.com , www.roystonllc.com , www.signresource.com , www.southerncasearts.com , and www.hamiltonlab.com .

Position Summary

The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating brake presses for bending/forming metal parts according to engineering and manufacturing specifications.

Essential Duties/Job Responsibilities (Job Duties)

• Set up, check, and operate 8’, 10’, and 12’ Trumpf and Primeline, brake presses.
• Identify correct materials for Job.
• Inspect and assess parts, by performing periodic quality checks.
• Adjust machine settings as needed, to troubleshoot issues.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions.
• Maintain tolerances determined by part specifications.
• Perform material handling functions, including loading materials for job runs using forklift.
• Use NAV operating system to scan completed jobs, print and apply labels.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/Skills

• High School Degree or GED
• Knowledge of brake press capabilities and functions.
• Perform daily housekeeping to maintain departmental standards.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to skillfully and safely operate job specific tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Possess mechanical skills; Machining skills also appreciated.
  
  

Experience

• Advanced knowledge using measuring tools (i.e. Tape measures, Micrometers and protractors).
• Experience in a light manufacturing or sheet metal manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience using NAV operating system a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus.
  
  

Requirements

• Must be able to work from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, possible overtime.
• Work environment and working conditions are reflective of a light manufacturing setting.
• Perform work on concrete floors for duration of shift.
• Must be able to lift and move (push, pull, carry) items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to raise arms above shoulders regularly and freely rotate arms/shoulders to lift/move parts.
• Must be able to kneel, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat when needed.
• Work will include repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and leg motion.
• Will need hand and finger flexibility and dexterity and excellent eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks and duties associated with this position which may differ from time to time based on the needs of the company and business unit.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodation. Requests for accommodation will be considered but may not result in undue hardship to the organization.
• Employment with Southern CaseArts is on an “at will” basis. This means employment will not have a specific term and may be terminated with or without cause or notice by the employee or the employer.
• Royston Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer M//F/Vets/Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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