Press Brake Operator - 1st and 2nd shift

Partners In Recovery LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium $2/hour

Cafeteria

Fitness center

Locker rooms

Air-conditioned welding department

Wellness initiatives

Benefits package

401(K)

Holiday pay and vacation accrual

Job summary

General Stamping & Metalworks in South Bend, IN is hiring a Press Brake Operator to produce metal parts to customer prints using standard processes. You will read prints, set up tooling, and operate equipment safely to meet quality and delivery goals.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts with calipers and gauges, recording data in the ERP, maintaining attendance, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. A high school diploma and 2 years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read prints and use inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce metal parts per customer prints using standard processes.
• Inspect parts with calipers and gauges per inspection plan.
• Record job data in the ERP system and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Maintain safety, attendance, and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Print reading

Inspection skills

ERP data entry

Team participation

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Pin gauges

Check fixtures

Job description

• Location 25101 Cleveland Rd,South Bend, IN, 46628,United States
• Base Pay $18.52 - $23.52 / Hour
• Other Compensation $2 shift premium for second shift
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

The primary responsibility of the Press Brake Operator is to produce metal fabricated parts to customer print specifications using a standard process.

Additional tasks include:

• Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production
• Recording machine code errors and communicating poor machine performance issues to the PB Technician or shift supervisor.
• Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)
• Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the job
• Reading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, material thickness, and special instructions
• Labeling work in process parts and finished parts according to ISO policy
• Separating and labeling non-conforming parts according to ISO policy
• Wearing proper protective equipment, as directed by equipment or process
• Understanding safety requirements in work areas, and complying with requirements
• Participating in continuous improvement projects, both independently and as a team member, when requested or as the opportunity to volunteer presents itself
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned
• Offering process improvement ideas
• Accurately entering job information, quantities and inspection results into the ERP systems
• Correctly clocking into and out of attendance systems

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Summary

What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• $2/hour shift premium for 2 nd shift
• Cafeteria
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide