Press Brake Set Up (Machine Operator)

Peerless-AV; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan

Dental care

Eye care

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Peerless-AV is seeking a fabrication operator to run and set up the fabrication line on a Monday–Friday 5:00 am–1:30 pm shift. You will read blueprints, operate presses, select tooling, and ensure quality with ISO processes.

The role requires at least four years of fabrication experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to supervise operators and maintain accurate records. Safety and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum four years fabrication experience.
• Set up and operate a wide variety of equipment.
• Read blueprints/schematics.
• Use squares, tape measures and calipers for quality checks.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Quality control in an ISO environment.
• Supervise and inspect operators' work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop orders, drawings, routings and setup sheets.
• Verify correct raw material or work in progress material.
• Bend stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum.
• Determine tooling for progressive bends and tonnage.
• Maintain quality and document in-process specifications.
• Fill out paperwork and time clock reporting.
• Perform duties safely and report machine problems.
• Produce prototypes and inspection forms timely.
• Communicate with quality, engineering and product development when needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints/schematics

Quality control

Supervise and inspect operators work

Positive can-do attitude

Use measuring tools (squares, tape,Cal

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cincinnati press-brake

Trumpf press-brake

Ras

Tapping

Timesaver

Punch press

Drilling

Pem insertion

Haas machines

Mazak machines

Threading machines

Back gauging 2/4/6 axis

Job description

Company Description

Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.

• We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
• We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.

Company Description

Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.

• We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
• We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.

Job Description

To Set and Run jobs in the fabrication department. This position will be work Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Minimum of four years fabrication experience
• Must be able to set up and operate a wide variety of equipment
• Reading blueprints/schematics
• Ability to use squares, tape measures and calipers for quality checks.
• Positive can-do attitude
• Quality control on finished products in an ISO environment
• Supervise and inspect operators work.

ESSENTIAL RESULTS

• Working knowledge of press-brakes including Cincinnati, Trumpf, Ras, knowledge of tooling for each machine
• Working knowledge of tapping, timesaver, punch press, drilling, and Pem insertion is essential for this job.
• Working knowledge of Haas, Mazak and threading machines
• Read and interpret shop orders, including drawings, routings, and set-up sheets
• Verify correct raw material or work in progress material
• Able to bend stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum
• Able to determine proper tooling to make progressive bends
• Able to determine tonnage, k-factors for all bends
• Bend or joggle to the specified dimension
• Responsible for maintaining quality and documenting all in process specifications
• Responsible for filling out paperwork and time clock reporting associated with work performed
• Perform job duties in a safe and effective manner
• Report machine problems such as air or oil leaks to lead man or supervisor
• Producing prototypes and necessary inspection forms in a timely manner.
• Proper stacking and care of parts thru fabrication.
• Knowledge of 2, 4 and 6 axis back gauging.
• Ability to request tooling when needed.
• Clear communication with quality, engineering and product development when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITION:

• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be physically capable of standing/bending/stooping/squeezing 8+ hour shift(s)
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 30 lbs. on a given day without assistance and 31-70 lbs. with assistance.
• Must have the ability to push, pull material and equipment as needed.
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment including gloves and glasses.

Additional Information

• We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and a friendly, progressive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.