Press Brake Operator: Precision Metal Fabrication

Armstrong DLW GmbH; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Long-term disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries' Steel Ceilings plant in Johnstown, OH is seeking a skilled Machine Operator. You will set up, operate, and adjust press brake machinery, read blueprints, and form components to exact tolerances.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, maintaining documentation, and ensuring adherence to safety policies. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large, collaborative organization.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing and machine operator experience required.
• Experience operating a press brake or metal fabrication equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production drawings.
• Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials and fabrication processes.
• Ability to learn additional production machinery as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust press brake machinery to produce parts to specification.
• Select proper tooling, dies, and machine settings based on material type and job requirements.
• Cut and form components from blueprint specifications and/or work orders to required tolerances.
• Work with steel, aluminum, and various curved or angled parts.
• Identify machine requirements for each specific job.
• Perform routine machine troubleshooting and basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect, measure, and verify final parts using calipers, gauges, and other precision tools.
• Maintain accurate production, waste, and quality records as required.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed quality, output, and safety standards.
• Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Know and adhere to all safety protocols for specific press brake equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area, including sweeping and removing debris daily.
• Package finished parts and prepare materials for shipment or next production stage.
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as needed, including operation of turrets, panel benders, presses, or other machinery upon training.
• Support company Mission, Vision, and Values as part of the team.
• Attend required training sessions and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Prior manufacturing and machine operator experience required.
• Experience operating a press brake or metal fabrication equipment strongly preferred.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Blueprints/production drawings

Material knowledge

Learning new machinery

Tools

Press brake

Metal fabrication equipment

Job description

Armstrong World Industries' Steel Ceilings plant in Johnstown, OH is seeking a skilled Machine Operator. You will set up, operate, and adjust press brake machinery, read blueprints, and form components to exact tolerances.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, maintaining documentation, and ensuring adherence to safety policies. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large, collaborative organization.