Press Brake Operator

Peerless Industries; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless-AV is seeking a fabrication operator in Illinois to set up and run jobs in the fabrication department, reading shop orders and ensuring quality. The role operates Monday–Friday, 5:00 am–1:30 pm, with overtime as needed.

Four years of fabrication experience and a High School Diploma are required, with strong measurement and tooling knowledge. The position supports production in a controlled ISO environment, with responsibility for documenting specifications and maintaining safe work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of four years fabrication experience
• Must be able to set up and operate a wide variety of equipment
• Ability to use squares, tape measures and calipers for quality checks
• Quality control in an ISO environment
• Supervise and inspect operators work

Responsibilities

• Set up and run jobs in the fabrication department
• Read and interpret shop orders, drawings, routings and set-up sheets
• Verify correct raw material or work in progress material
• Bend stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum; determine tooling for bends
• Maintain quality and document in-process specifications
• Fill out paperwork and time clock reporting for work performed
• Report machine problems to lead or supervisor
• Produce prototypes and necessary inspection forms
• Stack and handle parts through fabrication
• Utilize 2, 4 and 6 axis back gauging
• Request tooling as needed
• Communicate with quality, engineering and product development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Set up & operate equipment

Precision measurement

Quality control

Supervise operators

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cincinnati press-brake

Trumpf press-brake

Ras

Haas machines

Mazak machines

Punch press

Timesaver

Drilling

Pem insertion

Job description

Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.

• We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
• We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.

Job Description

To Set and Run jobs in the fabrication department. This position will be work Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Minimum of four years fabrication experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to set up and operate a wide variety of equipment
• Ability to use squares, tape measures and calipers for quality checks.
• Quality control on finished products in an ISO environment
• Supervise and inspect operators work.

ESSENTIAL RESULTS:

• Working knowledge of press-brakes including Cincinnati, Trumpf, Ras, knowledge of tooling for each machine
• Working knowledge of tapping, timesaver, punch press, drilling, and Pem insertion is essential for this job.
• Working knowledge of Haas, Mazak and threading machines
• Read and interpret shop orders, including drawings, routings, and set-up sheets
• Verify correct raw material or work in progress material
• Able to bend stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum
• Able to determine proper tooling to make progressive bends
• Able to determine tonnage, k-factors for all bends
• Bend or joggle to the specified dimension
• Responsible for maintaining quality and documenting all in process specifications
• Responsible for filling out paperwork and time clock reporting associated with work performed
• Perform job duties in a safe and effective manner
• Report machine problems such as air or oil leaks to lead man or supervisor
• Producing prototypes and necessary inspection forms in a timely manner.
• Proper stacking and care of parts thru fabrication.
• Knowledge of 2, 4 and 6 axis back gauging
• Ability to request tooling when needed.
• Clear communication with quality, engineering and product development when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITION:

• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be physically capable of standing/bending/stooping/squeezing 8+ hour shift(s)
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 30 lbs. on a given day without assistance and 31-70 lbs. with assistance.
• Must have the ability to push, pull material and equipment as needed.
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment including gloves and glasses.

Additional Information

We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and a friendly, progressive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.