Press Brake Operator

Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating is seeking a Full-time Sheet Metal Operator in Franklin, Venango County. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety standards are maintained. You will be required to perform bending/forming techniques and operate various equipment for sheet metal cutting and assembly.

The role demands good hand/eye coordination, mechanical inclination, and the ability to lift materials weighing between 20-50 lbs. Work will take place in a dirty and noisy environment, requiring full-time availability and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools related to sheet metal operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and mechanical inclination.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and form parts according to specifications.
• Verify conformance of finished products to blueprints.
• Maintain a clean workstation and promote safety.

Skills

Use of press brake

Reading blueprints

Spot welding techniques

Good hand/eye coordination

Mechanical inclination

Pushing/pulling 40 lbs

Tools

Laser cutting equipment

Press punches

Press brakes

Job description

A Sheet Metal Operator is responsible for knowledge of machines and tools including their design, uses, repair and maintenance as they relate to the sheet metal cutting and bending/forming functions.

A Sheet Metal Operator is required to have knowledge of blueprints to determine required cutting and forming methods and equipment. Must be able to interpret prints and be able to verify conformance of finished product to the print.

Must be able to lay out, position and form parts, components or structures according to specifications. A Sheet Metal Operator may use lasers for cutting sheet metal, press punches and press brakes for forming and bending. May operate rolls for forming and spot-welder for joining sheet metal.

An Operator will also be responsible for his/her safety and the safety of those around him/her. This will include a clean workstation before/during/after daily production.

• Job Duties:
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Read blueprints – analyze drawings and specifications to plan layout, cutting, bending/forming operations
• Perform bending/forming techniques over a lengthy time span
• Be able to use spot or tack welding techniques
• Be comfortable with reading micrometers and calipers
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Maintain appropriate records, reports
• Clean work area
• Other duties as assigned
• Job Skills/Abilities:
• Use of press brake, laser and punch press equipment
• Push/pull 40 lbs of materials
• Use of hand tools
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Be able to bend, stretch, twist or reach
• Be mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated (independent)
• 8 hour shift (some overtime may be required)
• Dirty environment
• Repetition Lifting and carrying 20-50 pounds
• Frequent standing
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Standing for long periods of time
• Pushing and pulling of materials
• Be able to bend, stretch, twist, and reach
• Repetitive motion with one or both hands
• Good hand/eye coordination

Job Type: Full-time

Additional Information

Special Working Conditions:

1. 8-Hour shifts (overtime may be required at times)

2. Dirty and noisy environment

4. Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, bending, stretching, and twisting

5. Repetitive motion with one or both hands

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