Press Brake Operator B - 2nd Shift (3:15pm - 11:45pm)

Perlick; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Perlick in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a press brake operator for 2nd shift (3:15pm–11:45pm) with a $1.00 shift differential. You will set up, adjust and operate press brakes to form various materials per drawings and specs.

Requires basic mechanical knowledge and two-year vocational training with blueprint reading. Opportunity to learn advanced setups and contribute to quality with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires basic mechanical principles and metal fabrication knowledge.
• Two-year high school or vocational program in related field; blueprint reading basics required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate press brakes to perform a variety of forming and bending operations of various gauge materials to close dimensional requirements.
• Position, align and secure forming dies and adjust ram stroke to suit gauge of material, angle or contours; set stop gauges to conform with dimensional specifications, template or samples.
• Limited set up knowledge is acceptable for initial bidding to this position, but must have at 6 months experience with machine operation. Also, must be capable of setting up Press Brake equipment at a basic level within a 6 month period, and continue learning more advanced setups over time. Must meet established efficiency and productivity standards.
• Determine sequence of bends on multiple pass operations for work having a series of bends at various angles and in different planes.
• Improvise setups to form special shapes having single or compound radii, angle flanges, etc., requiring considerable care in ram adjustments to avoid surface irregularities.
• Work from drawings, specifications, templates and samples.
• Use scale, square, protractor, calipers, micrometers, angle and radius sweep gauges to set up and check work.
• Proceed with minimum supervision; responsible for quality of own work.
• Work is subject to process and final inspection and check.

Skills

Press Brake

Blueprint Reading

Education

Two-year high school or vocational program in related field

Job description

Vision Statement: Helping the World Serve Better™.

Mission Statement: (We Aim) To build the best bar in the world and be irreplaceable by delivering the Total Perlick Experience.

Perlick Values: Lead By Serving – others before self, Grow by Innovation – solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, Continuous Improvement – strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy – maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind.

This position works 2nd shift hours (3:15pm - 11:45pm) and is eligible for a $1.00 shift differential!

Job Description Update

• Set up, adjust and operate press brakes to perform a variety of forming and bending operations of various gauge materials to close dimensional requirements.
• Position, align and secure forming dies and adjust ram stroke to suit gauge of material, angle or contours; set stop gauges to conform with dimensional specifications, template or samples.
• Limited set up knowledge is acceptable for initial bidding to this position, but must have at 6 months experience with machine operation. Also, must be capable of setting up Press Brake equipment at a basic level within a 6 month period, and continue learning more advanced setups over time. Must meet established efficiency and productivity standards.
• Determine sequence of bends on multiple pass operations for work having a series of bends at various angles and in different planes.
• Improvise setups to form special shapes having single or compound radii, angle flanges, etc., requiring considerable care in ram adjustments to avoid surface irregularities.
• Work from drawings, specifications, templates and samples.
• Use scale, square, protractor, calipers, micrometers, angle and radius sweep gauges to set up and check work.
• Proceed with minimum supervision; responsible for quality of own work.
• Work is subject to process and final inspection and check.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of basic mechanical principles, metal fabricating methods, basic mathematics as may be acquired by a vocational or high school education.
• Requires a knowledge of Press Brake equipment and procedures as is usually obtained in two years of high or vocational school education program. An entry level knowledge blueprint reading skills as evidenced through completion of a basic level Welders Blue Print reading class at a tech school or equivalent level is required.

Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status.

Sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.