Press Brake Set-Up Operator

Torrey Holistics; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Bennettsville, SC is seeking a Press Brake Set-Up Technician to operate mechanical, hydraulic, and CNC controlled press brakes. You will set up tooling, load materials, and produce parts to tight tolerances while inspecting for quality and reporting issues as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of press brake setup experience, basic math and blueprint reading skills, and the ability to train others in setup procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years related experience on Press Brake Set-Up.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up Mechanical, Hydraulic and CNC controlled press brakes.
• Operate equipment to process parts according to drawings.
• Determine parts to be run and set up; load/unload materials.
• Produce parts to drawing tolerances and adjust as needed.
• Ensure quality and conformance to specifications; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Equipment Troubleshooting

CNC Setup & Changeover

Precision Measurement

Machine Setup

Communication Skills

Shop Math

5S

Safety Awareness

Technical Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Machines

Press Brake

Measuring Instruments

Job description

JOB SUMMARYSet up and operate mechanical, hydraulic and CNC controlled press brakes with tooling.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSet up Mechanical, Hydraulic and CNC controlled press brakes.Performing operation to process.Determine parts to be run and set up.Retrieve, load, and unload specified materials and parts.Produce parts to drawing tolerances and adjust as needed.Ensure quality and conformance to specifications.Advise supervisor and QC of any quality issues.Able to interpret drawings and measure parts to drawings.Use safety devices as prescribed by the manufacturer or MEP.Perform specified preventive maintenance of equipment and tooling and assist in repairs as required.Responsible for ensuring the safe work habits of any associate that you assign to a job you or another set-up person has set up.Fill out all required paperwork and train others on the same.Responsible for detailing the quality inspection required by any associate you assign to a job that you or another set-up person has set up.Maintain 5S responsibilities of assigned work areas**Education and Experience**High school diploma or equivalent preferredOne to two years related experience on Press Brake Set-UpEquivalent combination of education and experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESRequires ability to use English, grammar.Math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions.Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments.Ability to understand and perform administrative duties of job.Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized standard methods and proceduresModerate physical effort consisting of frequently lifting or moving average weight material not over 50 lbs.You should be proficient in:Equipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverPrecision Measurement & InspectionMachine Setups for Production RunsExcellent Communication SkillsShop Math SkillsBlueprint ReadingMachine Setup & ChangeoversPress BrakeSheet Metal ManufacturingMachines & technologies you'll use:Press Brake