Prima Panel Bender - 3rd Shift

EK Machine Co.; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EK Machine Co. is seeking an experienced operator to support its Prima Panel bending cell in Fall River, WI. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and running a folding machine, and executing prototype jobs and new parts orders.

Candidates should have strong computer skills and the ability to document inspection data with precision measuring tools. The position emphasizes quality control, routine data recording, and maintaining a safe, organized work area in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets blueprints or setup sheets.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and document data.
• Computer skills are a must for this postion.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and setup sheets.
• Calculate bend allowances for materials and thicknesses.
• Set up and operate Folding machine for various operations.
• Run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring tools and document data.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Utilize computer systems as required.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Measurement tools

Machine setup

Folding operation

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate (college/technical school)

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Are you looking to work on a state of the art automated fabrication equipment? We are expanding and looking to add more operators for our Prima Panel bending cell.

SUMMARY

Operates Folding Machine by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Calculates bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Folding machine to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Folding machine to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Cleans and organizes work area.
• Computer experience is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Computer skills are a must for this postion.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization in small groups or one-on-one.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.