Press Brake Trainee-1st Shift

metalsusacareers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Press Brake Trainee to perform advanced production activities requiring skill in material handling and machine operation. The trainee will position work pieces, operate various machines, and inspect parts to ensure quality.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong English reading/writing, and mechanical aptitude. The role offers a competitive starting salary with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English.

Responsibilities

• Position work pieces for processing.
• Operate multiple machines to process work by cutting, bending, punching, grinding, etc.
• Use gauges/calipers to measure and verify dimensions.
• Review blueprints/work orders to determine specifications and sequences.
• Train others and lead in absence of group leader.
• Complete paperwork and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Reading/writing English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Programming

ERP

Job description

Press Brake Trainee

Metals USA has an opening for a Press Brake Trainee in the Tulsa, OK facility. The Press Brake Trainee performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Positions work pieces for processing
• Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
• Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane
• Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts
• May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
• May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
• Restocks material
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals)
• Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer
• Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
• Must be organized with attention to detail
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel-toed boots or metatarsal boots
• Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts