Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Watertown, SD is hiring an Operator to ensure safety, quality and productivity while processing customer orders and moving material through the plant.

You will set up machines, read blueprints, perform first piece inspections, and document results. This full-time role offers competitive shifts and a $1,500 sign-on bonus plus monthly payout after 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating machinery and reading blueprints is preferred.
• Must complete safety training and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, material requirements, prints and work orders.
• Plans procedures and stages material in work area.
• Sets up machine and performs necessary maintenance.
• Operates machine to specification and conducts first piece inspection.
• Makes adjustments to bring parts within tolerances.
• Runs pieces and performs multiple operations as required.
• Performs periodic part inspection per job instructions.
• Documents results and moves finished material to next designation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety training

Tape measure reading

Machine operation

Documentation accuracy

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Crane license

Job description

• $1,500Sign-On Bonus**

$150 Paid monthly over 10 months following 30 days of employment. Must be an active employee at time of payout to collect the bonus.

Summary

The Operator role is responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of the machine. This position is also responsible for timely processing of customer orders and flow of material, contributing to process efficiency. The Operator must also provide timely, safe and efficient operation of machines. Will be responsible for correctly tagging the finished material and moving it to the next designation and stages as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedure.
• Stages material in work area.
• Performs routine maintenance and machine set-up if necessary.
• Operates machine to perform necessary job on parts according to instructions and to blueprint specifications.
• Performs first piece inspection using one or more method to assure all dimensions are correct and within given tolerances.
• Makes fine adjustments to machine to bring part within tolerances.
• Operates machine by performing all duties to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
• Performs periodic part inspection per job instructions.
• Places finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order number and piece part number on the top piece of each separate item.
• Marks pallet with appropriate tag.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Moves material to next destination and stages as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Ability to lead by example, coach and train
• Can read productions and log required documentation accurately
• Above average knowledge of machine process and steel defects
• Ability to write accurate reject reports
• Basic writing and math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and short correspondence
• Ability to read all measuring devices
• Fully understands safety training and procedures manuals
• Ability to perform all required quality checks and surface inspection of material
• Frequently is required to stand and sit
• Occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to see small detail, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Forklift and crane license
• Safety training and procedures manuals
• Required OSHA safety training
• May require First Responder Training (1st Aid and CPR)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions/Other

• Work Hours/Status:
  • The 1st shift includes Monday - Thursday 5am-3pm.
  • The 2nd shift includes Monday - Thursday 3pm-1am with a shift differential of $3.00/hr.
  • The weekend shift includes Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm for a total of 36 hours and added weekend shift differential of $4.50/hr.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Information

We are dedicated to the belief that people are our most important asset. In filling job openings every effort is expended to find candidates within Crenlo, its divisions or subsidiaries. Employee development, opportunity to grow and continuing to evolve both as an employee and as a company are instrumental to our success. We encourage employees to inquire about open positions and apply to those that help further their career goals.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.