Press Brake Operator

The Nederman Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health care insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Nederman Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a production team member to operate and set up equipment including press brakes and laser-related systems in our fabrication area.

You will bend, notch, or straighten sheet metal per blueprints, ensure products meet strict QA guidelines, and maintain a clean, safe work area while supporting a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Safety mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proven workmanship and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic computer skills and QA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Review and process shop orders per production plan.
• Load appropriate laser program and adjust setup as directed.
• Perform laser-related setup, maintenance, and area housekeeping.
• Verify piece dimensions against blueprints and QA tools.
• Move material with a forklift and manage inventory as needed.
• Load laser cutter with raw sheets and dispose of scrap.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Good workmanship

Independent & team work

QA issue identification

Basic computer skills

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Ready to use your skills to drive and lead the team to success?
• Hungry to always find a better way of doing things?
• Thrilled about working for a global industry leader in its mission to shape the future for clean air?

At Nederman, our mission is to protect people, planet, and production from harmful effects of industrial processes. By doing that, we contribute to efficient production, environmental benefits, and safer workplaces. Clean air is a cornerstone of sustainable production.

Nederman protects people, planet, and production through sustainable practices and solutions. We believe in making the life of our customers easy and safe. We believe in digitalization, in the simple not the complex. We believe in enlightened employees, collaboration, and cross-pollination within organization to allow us to act proactively and innovate our offer and business model in a way that others cannot. As leaders, we know that speed is important at the same time as we don’t settle for anything less than excellence. We have the self-honesty to admit when we’re wrong and the courage to change. We respect the environment and each other, have the courage to act and a sustainable customer focus. We are the Clean Air Company.

Job Summary:

This production team member will be responsible for set up and operation of one of NML’s two press breaks. This team member will be asked to bend, notch, or straighten sheet metal and structural shapes based on blueprint or sketch specifications. Once products are formed, this team member will be responsible for ensuring all product meets the strict QA guidelines.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Review and process shop orders according to the production plan.
• Load proper program based on the production plan into the laser
• As needed, properly adjust setup of the laser as directed by engineering
• Assist as needed with machine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and care. Take ownership and responsibility for the work area including tools & equipment as well as inventory management.
• Retrieve and put away sheet metal using a forklift
• Verify angles and dimensions of a work piece based on blueprints and other QA tools
• Help to move material throughout the fabrication area
• As needed, help to load the laser cutter with raw sheets and dispose of scrap

Qualifications

Your Experience & Education

• High school Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or six months to one year of related experience and/or training
• Safety mindset
• High attention to detail
• Proven track-record of good workmanship
• Ability to work independently & within a team
• Ability to identify QA issues and concerns
• Basic computer skills

What we offer is more than just a job…

• An opportunity to be part of a truly innovative and fast-growing international company
• A team-focused work environment where your efforts won’t go unnoticed or unappreciated
• Competitive compensation and benefits including PTO, health care insurance, 401K, disability, and life insurance