Press Brake Operator – Amada (1st, 2nd, 3rd Shifts)

AST Manufacturing; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AST Manufacturing seeks a skilled Press Brake operator to safely set up and run an Amada CNC Press Brake, ensuring quality parts align with the production schedule. You will manage tooling, document parts, and maintain a clean, organized workspace with strict adherence to safety protocols.

Experience with Amada machinery and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred; related experience will be considered. The role is on-site in Texas with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prioritize own workday schedule.
• High School Diploma or GED required; related experience considered.
• Safety training including Hazardous Communication, Lockout Tagout, Eye Safety, and Fire Evacuation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Amada CNC Press Brake.
• Ensure parts meet required quality and production schedule.
• Maintain housekeeping around the press brake and report any issues to supervision.
• Complete production paperwork for each job and document spare parts usage.

Skills

Ability to prioritize own workday

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amada CNC Press Brake

Tooling knowledge

Waterjet cutting table

Job description

Job description

Job Summary: Safely meets the required quality level and production schedule for assigned CNC Press Brake by performing the following duties personally or through co-workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, however are not limited to:

• Setup / Operate Amada CNC Press Brake
• Familiar with Tooling
• Experience working with all types of metals
• Safely operate assigned Amada Press Brake using the proper techniques and methods.
• Properly and efficiently setup the Amada Press Brake for each scheduled job.
• Follow all directions as noted on the Job Traveler
• Ensure that all parts processed on assigned Press Brake meet the customer required quality level. All issues must be reported to Shift Manager and / or Quality Assurance personnel.
• Maintain the proper housekeeping around the assigned Press Brake. Empty trash from your assigned table at the end of every shift.
• Follow daily production schedule as noted on the Scheduling Board and communicate any delays to the Programmer / Scheduler.
• Complete all production paperwork for each job that is cut on the assigned Waterjet cutting table.
• Properly document all spare parts that are taken from the Parts Bins.
• Ensures that all completed parts and associated Travelers are taken the proper Shipping Location for final review

Shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm
• 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:30am

Physical Effort:

• Ability to sit or stand for 3 - 4 hours before a break.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.

Mental Effort, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Must be able to prioritize own workday schedule.

Recommended Training/Education:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Experience in a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Safety training including but not limited to Hazardous Communication, Lockout Tagout, Eye Safety, and Fire Evacuation

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. The job description above is meant to an outline, the details may be modified in the future to accommodate changing conditions.

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