Press Brake ($25hr Cranston,RI)

Ultimate Staffing; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Press Brake Operator in Cranston, RI. Schedule is Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm. You will set up and operate hydraulic presses, select tooling, load tools, and track work in a data system.

Forklift experience preferred, with strong attention to safety and quality. Requirements include reading blueprints, shop math proficiency, and 3+ years in manufacturing. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fabrication, hydraulic presses and punch operations.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with shop math and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch for routine work.
• Select tooling using setup documents with minimal supervision.
• Load and install required tools correctly.
• Track time and work in online data system.
• Safely operate forklift to move materials and finished parts.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean work area.
• Assist in other fabrication tasks as needed.

Skills

Tooling setup

Reading blueprints

Shop math

Dimensional measurement

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Accurpress Brake setup

Forklift operation

Job description

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

Cranston, RI
Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm
$25/hr

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch for routine, established work.
• Select correct tooling for job tasks using setup documents with minimal supervision.
• Load, install, and correctly set up required tools with minimal assistance.
• Perform assigned work within time standards and quality expectations.
• Accurately track time and work completed using an online data collection system.
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
• Make routine decisions and use problem-solving skills to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance when needed.
• Report and document material, production, and quality control issues.
• Maintain performance logbooks for assigned equipment and report deficiencies to the maintenance team.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Measure dimensions and compare them to drawing specifications; must be able to pass a basic mathematics test.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist in other fabrication department tasks as needed, including shear and punching operations.
• Perform a wide range of physical activities such as pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in tool/die work, metal press forming, and fabrication.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with fabrication, hydraulic presses, and/or punch operations (Accurpress Brake setup and operation strongly desired).
• Proficiency in dimensional measuring and the use of precision measurement tools.
• Competency in shop math.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Familiarity with metal forming constraints (with guidance).
• Forklift operation experience.

Types of Press Brake Dies Used:

• V-dies - Common for handling various materials and bend angles.
• 90-degree dies - Typically used for bottoming operations.
• Gooseneck (return-flanging) dies - Designed for clearance of pre-formed flanges.
• Offset dies - Used for forming Z-shaped bends in one stroke.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.
• Strong work ethic with keen attention to detail.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.