Press Brake Operator

Newton Crouch Company, LLC.; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Press Brake Operator, where your expertise will support our fabrication operations. In this role, you will program and operate press brakes, ensuring precision in bending materials while maintaining quality standards. Your experience with various fabrication tools and machinery will be invaluable as you contribute to the production process. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for growth and development, alongside competitive benefits that prioritize your well-being. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Match

Paid Holidays

Monthly Company Lunches

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience operating a press brake is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program press brakes for bending materials.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and cut lists.

Skills

Press Brake Operation

Forklift Operation

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Press Brake

Ironworker

Shear

Hand Grinder

Hydraulic Press

Drill Press

Job description

Press Brake Operator Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team to support our fabrication operations. In this role, your primary function will be to successfully program and operate two (2) press brakes to bend material to feed production. In this role, other responsibilities may include the utilization of additional fabrication machines and tools like an ironworker, shear, hand grinder, hydraulic press, or drill press. You will read cut lists and prints/technical drawings and make the adjustments for each job. You need to be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math to set the machine for each job. Applicants for this position should have one to three years of previous experience. Since you will palletize and transport finished pieces, having forklift experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets specifications from cut lists, prints, sketches, planning sheets and/or technical drawings to determine materials, setup procedures, and fabrication methods required to fabricate parts.
• Set up and program the press brake(s), making adjustments for each job
• Bend material using the press brake(s), keeping an eye out for any defects or issues
• Use measurement tools to ensure accuracy
• Pack and transport finished pieces
• Perform simple routine preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Accurately complete paperwork, as required
• Maintains equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition

Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.
  
• Safety – Observes safety procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
  
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
  
• Team Work – Demonstrates the ability to be a productive member of a team based work group. Uses communication skills and ingenuity to effectively process work, share ideas and solve problems. Shares knowledge and experience of process and machinery with other team members.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate (preferred)
  
• Experience operating a press brake (1-3 years preferred)
  
• Forklift experience
  
• Ability to communicate job related issues with supervisor, team leaders and other employees.
• Basic math skills: Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to use simple mathematical devices, such as, calculators, measuring tapes, etc.
  
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs.
  
• Attention to detail

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About

Newton Crouch Co., LLC (NCC) has served the agricultural industry since 1940 as a spreading and spraying equipment innovator. NCC manufactures fertilizer and lime spreaders, spreaders for compost-litter-sludge applications, liquid sprayers for fertilizer, nitrogen, chemical or herbicides; specialty roadside right-of-way sprayers for weed control plus de-icing brine application, and a combination of liquid and dry equipment.

We also provide training, service, and parts for all our equipment. Our large inventory of parts includes pumps, fittings, and tanks ensure equipment is kept in top condition. Service, dependability, and quality construction are our priority. Our equipment is used throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Japan, Thailand, and Belize.

Schedule and Perks

• 6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday; overtime potential as production demands
• Insurance: health, dental, vision, short term disability, life, and accident insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401K with match
  
• Paid Holidays and time off
• Monthly company lunches