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

Perlick; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

2nd shift

Job summary

Perlick is seeking a 2nd shift press brake operator in Milwaukee to set up, adjust and run press brakes for forming and bending operations. The role requires basic mechanical and blueprint-reading skills and at least 6 months of machine operation experience, with potential for learning more advanced setups over time.

The position offers a 2nd shift (3:15pm - 11:45pm) with a $1.00 shift differential and the opportunity to work on a variety of gauge materials with strict dimensional requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires basic mechanical principles, metal fabricating methods, basic mathematics as may be acquired by a vocational or high school education.
• Requires knowledge of Press Brake equipment and procedures 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate press brakes to form and bend various gauge materials to meet dimensional requirements.
• Position, align and secure forming dies and adjust ram stroke to suit gauge, angle or contours; set stop gauges to conform with specifications, templates or samples.
• Limited setup knowledge acceptable for initial bidding, but must have at least 6 months of machine operation experience and learn advanced setups over time.
• Determine sequence of bends on multiple pass operations for work with multiple bends.
• Improvise setups to form special shapes requiring careful ram adjustments to avoid surface irregularities.
• Work from drawings, specifications, templates and samples.
• Use scales, squares, protractors, calipers, micrometers and gauges to set up and check work.
• Work with minimal supervision and ensure quality of own work.
• Work is subject to process and final inspection and check.

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

REQUIREMENTS

• 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 thru 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 htis position.