Press Brake Operator - EXPERIENCED

Dakota Bodies Llc; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Referral Bonus up to $1500

Attendance Bonus

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay starts day one

Job summary

Dakota Bodies Liberty in Liberty, MO is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts. This full-time position offers hourly pay between $24 and $32, with a shift premium on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include setting stops, changing dies, operating various presses, inspecting parts, measuring with micrometer, and assisting laser operations. Candidates should have 2–5 years of press brake experience and good attendance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years press brake experience.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Able to lift 40–50 lb independently and with assistance.
• Excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set stops on machine bed, change dies, and adjust components for multiple passes.
• Operate presses (press brake, power brake, arbor press, etc.) according to specs.
• Install, align, and secure gears, dies and fixtures using gauges and hand tools.
• Plan operation sequences based on metal properties.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify dimensions with micrometer, templates, and scales.
• Load/unload materials and assist laser operator as needed.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Brake press operation

Preventative maintenance

Lifting ability

Attendance

Tools

Forklift operation

Measuring tools (micrometer, gauge)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dakota Bodies Liberty - Liberty, MO 64068-8273Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 - $32.00 HourlyDakota Bodies is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators! 1st and 2nd shift available; 2nd shift receives shift premium pay!

Job Duties and Tasks

• Sets stops on machine bed, changes die, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.
• Inspects workpiece for defects.
• Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale.
• Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools including tape measure.
• Possess knowledge in forklift operations up to 6,000lb lift.
• Separates materials and organizes materials on pallets.
• Identify parts and placements of said parts on correct pallets or workstations.
• Assist Laser operator in material handling operations. Loading/Unloading Laser as needed with materials.
• Dump Scrap material in designated area.
• Remove materials from workstations and deliver to different areas throughout the plant.
• Bonus—Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations IE Press Brake/Saw/Shear/Small Drill
• All other duties as assigned.

Company Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Referral Bonus available – up to $1500!
• Attendance Bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay starts day one

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 Years Press Brake experience
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machine
• Able to lift 40-50lb independently and with assistance.
• Excellent attendance