Press Brake Operator 1st Shift - Starting at $27 Hourly

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Lancaster, SC is seeking a press brake operator to set up, run, and lightly program a press brake, ensuring efficient production of quality parts. This role focuses on safety, precision, and adherence to work instructions.

You will perform inspections, assist with tool changes, document production data, and support team training. A high school diploma and basic math skills are required, with reliability and attention to detail valued in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions and read and comprehend written directions.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Knowledge of measuring devices and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate a press brake to produce parts.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and adjustments.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report issues.
• Document production data and communicate questions to supervisors.
• Support training of other production workers.

Skills

Instruction Following

Reading Comprehension

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Reading Work Orders

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Measuring Devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job 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