Press Brake Operator

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation in Clarence, NY, is hiring a Press Brake Operator. In this role, you will set up and operate press brakes to form shapes in sheet metal according to blueprints. The ideal candidate must have 3 years of experience in the sheet metal industry, a high school diploma, and be fluent in English. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $21 to $27 per hour based on experience. Reliable transportation is required, and you may need to work overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Three years experience operating and setting up press brakes in the sheet metal industry.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Operate brakes and associated machinery to meet production requirements.
• Gather, preset and install proper tooling and fixtures.
• Run first piece and assure conformance to drawing.
• Inspect all parts as required by process sheet and drawings.

Skills

Reads and interprets complex drawings/blueprints

Ability to independently set up tooling

Strong computer literacy

Math aptitude

Able to follow directions precisely

Perform repetitive tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Clarence, NY 14031

Second Shift: 2PM - 10:30PM

Must have reliable transportation

Pay Rate: $21-27/hour (based on experience)

Job Summary for Press Brake Operator

Sets up and operates press brakes. Utilizes total length of brake and various tools to form shapes in sheet metal per blueprints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Press Brake Operator

• Operate brakes and associated machinery to meet production requirements.
• Gather, preset and install proper tooling and fixtures.
• Run first piece and assure conformance to drawing.
• Inspect all parts as required by process sheet and drawings, using all types of precision measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring device.

Non-essential Duties for Press Brake Operator

• Document inspection data and procedures
• Check tooling wear and change as needed.
• Monitor production processes at appropriate intervals to insure continued part compliance
• Coordinate with programming to flat pattern layout.
• Determine with Quality Control in-process inspection requirements, gauging and measuring devices.
• Monitor production to ensure conformance with process sheet and time standards.
• Monitor machine maintenance for lubrication, guarding and cleanliness.
• Assist others with processing, methods and work habits to maintain maximum efficiency
• Monitor scrap and rework
• Assist in design of special tooling and fixtures.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Press Brake Operator

• Reads and interprets complex drawings/blueprints to produce acceptable parts
• Ability to independently set up tooling
• Strong computer literacy and math aptitude
• Able to follow directions precisely and perform repetitive tasks

Experience and Education for Press Brake Operator

• Three years experience operating and setting up press brakes in the sheet metal industry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in written and verbal English

Special Requirements for Press Brake Operator

• Machine shop work environment; dust, grease and metal shavings common.
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment:
• Safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
• Must be able to:
• Work safely in a fast paced environment
• Work overtime, including weekends as requested.

Other Duties for Press Brake Operator

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.