Press Brake Operator — 1st Shift | Starting $27/HR

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Press Brake Operator for 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and perform simple programming of a press brake while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, quality inspections, and assisting with training and documentation. Requires reading/comprehension, basic math, and reliability, with high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to understand and use basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production equipment for operation by making necessary setup adjustments and assisting with equipment changeovers.
• 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.
• Assist in training others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures and best practices.
• Solve production process problems, make equipment adjustments, and report production and quality data.
• Follow policies and procedures to maintain production operations, including managing equipment, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
• Ensure the proper operation of equipment by adhering to preventative maintenance policies and procedures. Report needed changes and repairs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to the team effort by achieving related results, cooperating with team members, and accepting re-assignments as directed by supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and team objectives.

Skills

Instruction Following

Reading and Comprehension

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Work Orders

Physical Examination

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring Devices

Job description

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Press Brake Operator for 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and perform simple programming of a press brake while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, quality inspections, and assisting with training and documentation. Requires reading/comprehension, basic math, and reliability, with high school diploma or equivalent.