Press Brake Operator

RXinsider LTD.; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. in Circleville, Ohio, is seeking a press brake operator to load, bend and form metal parts on a press brake, ensuring adherence to drawings and procedures.

You will program the CNC, adjust ram and back gauge, perform precision checks with micrometers and calipers, and complete setup, inspection, and routine maintenance to meet tight tolerances. Attention to detail and manual dexterity are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of machine experience is required.
• Basic reading skills and ability to follow directions.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively.
• Good manual dexterity for fast, precise work.
• Some technical or vocational training or certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machine and run bend/form operations.
• Input data into CNC controller to program parts.
• Adjust ram and back gauge per process instructions and blueprints.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and gauges.
• Program CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
• Complete routine maintenance and maintain paperwork.

Skills

Machine experience

Basic reading

Basic computer skills

Follow directions

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Vision abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC controller

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for operating press brake on machine. Fits and fabricates structural steel, completes layout, and inspects finished product.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Machine experience required
• Basic reading skills. Must be able to follow directions
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills
• Specific technical or vocational training or certification may be required; may be required to pass ruler test
• Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks
• Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Summary

• Operate press brake machine.
• Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
• Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.
• Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
• Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
• Work with tight tolerances.
• Produce parts for assembly operations.
• Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
• Perform spot inspections of parts.
• Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
• Complete and maintain paperwork.
• Identify assembly parts.
• Set up light gauge metal.
• Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
• Check machine for defects and repair if necessary.
• Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
• Read drawings and blueprints.