Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is hiring for a 2nd Shift position focusing on operating and programming a press brake. The role involves ensuring quality through inspections and collaborating with the team to achieve goals.

Key responsibilities include equipment preparation, maintaining quality standards, and assisting in training others. Ideal candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate reliability and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively follow instructions and communicate.
• Must comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to use basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Knowledge of using measuring devices.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to understand work orders.
• Ability to pass a physical examination.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production equipment for operation.
• Maintain quality standards through inspections and adjustments.
• Assist in training team members.
• Solve production problems and report relevant data.
• Manage equipment and materials for smooth operations.
• Ensure proper equipment operations through maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Collaboration with the team to meet production goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction Following

Reading and Comprehension

Basic Math

Measuring Devices

Computer Skills

Work Orders

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring Devices

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 2nd Shift Hours: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/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

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement

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