Press Brake Operator

Mazak Optonics Corp.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazak Optonics Corp. is looking for a Press Brake Operator for the second shift at their Florence, KY location. The successful candidate will operate CNC Press Brake to shape different gauges of sheet metal. Responsibilities include pulling parts from baskets, forming sheet metal to blueprint specifications, and ensuring machine safety. A high school diploma is required, with technical schooling preferred. Safety awareness, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or Vocational School diploma preferred.
• Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Pull parts from baskets.
• Form sheet metal according to blueprint specifications.
• Ensure parts are in basket as per plots.
• Verify machine safety daily.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

CNC Machine operation

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or Vocational School diploma

Tools

Protractors

Gauges

Job description

Mazak Corporation is hiring a Press Brake Operator to join our Fabrication Department located at our headquarters in Florence, KY. A press brake operator will form different gauges of sheet metal on CNC Press Brake to various angles and shapes. This is a second shift position. The hours for this position are M-TH 3:30pm-2am.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Pull parts from baskets.
• Correctly forming sheet metal to various degrees of bend according to blueprint specifications.
• Responsible for making sure all parts are in the basket according to plots and summaries.
• Verification that machine is in safe working condition daily.
• Standing for long periods of time is required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical school or Vocational School diploma preferred

Skills

• Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Must have previous knowledge of protractors and gauges.
• CNC Machine experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail and precision in work
• Safety focused mindset is required
• Experience working independently and as part of a team

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