Press Brake Set-up I - 2nd Shift

Cadrex; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Press Brake Set Up I to prepare brake machines, install tooling, read blueprints, and adjust processes to meet customer specifications. You will ensure quality through proper tooling alignment and documentation while supporting production schedules on site in Bloomingdale, IL.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, training operators, and troubleshooting process issues to maintain efficient output and high-quality parts.

Qualifications

• Prior assembly or machine operator set-up experience.
• Understand the assembly and machine operations process.
• Produce high-quality products according to required output specifications.
• Be able to use computers as required.
• Be able to use precision measuring tools as required.
• Be able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Performs set-up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly.
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment for production.
• Reads schedules and instructions to analyze machines and determine solutions.
• Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and quality.
• Uses precision measuring tools to verify product accuracy per AQL.
• Assists in training operators in proper techniques of product inspection.

Skills

Set-up experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tooling adjustment

CADKEY

Train operators

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CADKEY

Job description

Description OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Set Up I to perform a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, for production or assembly processes. May also assign personnel to various duties. May serve as a Lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs set-up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly


• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment, to prepare for production operations


• Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machines, process problems, and/or determine solutions


• Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality


• Uses precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency


• Assures that all materials are available at machines and workstations


• Assures proper quality during all phases of production. This includes, but is not limited to, materials and packaging, a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, to prepare them


• Operates the brake machine to assemble sheets, and bend and form metal, in a consistent manner in accordance with customer specification(s) by:


• Placing parts on a die


• Adjusting to ensure proper placement on a consistent basis


• Ensuring the proper sequence of process and required quantity of output


• Ensuring the proper sequence of process and required quantity of output


• Make minor adjustments and clear alarms


• Read blueprints


• Understand the assembly process and the movement of completed components


• Uses safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, and maintains a ¼-inch gap to ensure safe machine operation


• Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations, and are of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging


• Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations, and are of proper quality during all of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging


• Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production


• Executes proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and make periodic quality checks of product to ensure that quality standards are met.?


• Also assist operators with, and train them in, the proper techniques of product inspection


• Assist in maintaining equipment and keeping work areas clean and orderly


• Instructs and assists operators and other workers in machine operation, process setup, quality standards, and process documentation


• Assists operators with measuring, blueprint-reading, and minor adjustments


• Report and prevent equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors


• Works within his/her area to assure production flows in an efficient manner. This includes planning for smooth transition to the next schedule job for their area


• Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner


• May perform the duties of Press Brake Operator I or Press Brake Operator II, as necessary


• May train new employees, provide work instruction, and answer questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor

Requirements PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior assembly or machine operator set-up experience


• Demonstrates proven ability to set up all machines and process to company specifications in a timely manner, with little to no scrap


• Understand the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed components


• Produce high-quality products according to required output specifications


• Be able to use computers as required


• Be able to use precision measuring tools as required


• Be able to use CADKEY


• Be able to make adjustment and clear machine alarms


• Be able to read blueprints


• Be able to complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion


• Be able to operate all hand tools, machines, and equipment as required with minimal supervision


• Be able to handle fast-paced work


• Be able to work as a productive team member who actively contributes to the organization's success


• Be able to take initiative to ensure that needed tasks are completed without being instructed to do so by leads or supervisors

EDUCATION

High School diploma.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LOCATION

Onsite; Bloomingdale, IL

SCHEDULE

2nd Shift

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

$23 - $28 per hour

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