Job Title
Press Brake Operator
Location
Saugerties NY
Pay rate
$23 - $28/hour (based on experience)
Schedule
6am – 2:30pm, M-F
Job Type
Full-time, Temp-to-perm
Duties & Responsibilities
- Setting tools and dies in position on the press brake according to work order instructions.
- Retrieving engineering drawings from the ERP system for reference.
- Retrieving raw material from stock as required by the job.
- Retrieving bend programs using the machine control panel.
- Executing bending steps as per the machine program.
- Recording labor hours spent and material used, by job, using the ERP system.
- Performing basic, in process dimension checks to ensure parts are within tolerance.
- Completing production orders as per the production schedule.
- Helping with auxiliary operations such as packing and deburring, when necessary.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment. (Metal parts manufacturing preferred)
- Must possess good mechanical ability with using machines and tools.
- Must demonstrate the functional use of calipers and tape measures for measuring part dimensions.
- Must be able to use simple arithmetic to calculate tolerance ranges for each part dimension.
- Must be detailed oriented when following procedures.
- Must have the ability to regularly stand for long periods, walk, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Work Environment
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Dust mask
- Hearing protection
- Steel Toed Shoes
While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to fumes and or airborne particles is possible.