Press Brake Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing as a Press Brake Operator to ensure quality production. This entry-level role involves operating equipment, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read and understand work orders.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production equipment and assist with changeovers.
• Conduct inspections and maintain quality standards.
• Assist in training others on operational procedures.

Skills

Instruction Following

Reading and Comprehension

Basic Math

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Basic computer skills

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Job Summary

Processes quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake.

Job Summary

Processes quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake.

Job Responsibilities

• Equipment Preparation: Prepare production equipment for operation by making necessary setup adjustments and assisting with equipment changeovers.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards and customer specifications by conducting first-piece and in-process inspections, completing production control charts, analyzing data, and making equipment adjustments as needed
• Training: Assist in training others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures and best practices.
• Machine Operation: Solve production process problems, make equipment adjustments, and report production and quality data. Communicate decisions made and refer questions to the supervisor as necessary
• Operational Maintenance: Follow policies and procedures to maintain production operations, including managing equipment, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Report needed changes
• Preventative Maintenance: Ensure the proper operation of equipment by adhering to preventative maintenance policies and procedures. Report needed changes and repairs
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to the team effort by achieving related results, cooperating with team members, and accepting re-assignments as directed by supervisors
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and team objectives
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Instruction Following: Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
• Reading and Comprehension: Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions
• Basic Math: Ability to understand and use basic math for measurements and calculations
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Measuring Devices: Knowledge of using measuring devices
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Work Orders: Ability to read and understand work orders
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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