Second Shift Brake Press Operator

Monti Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Monti, Inc. seeks a Press Brake Operator to set up and operate CNC press brake and related equipment to manufacture sheet metal, copper, Lexan, and Formex products per work orders and specifications.

You will read blueprints, select tools, verify parts with inspection tools, and maintain 6S standards while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• 1 year direct CNC Press Brake experience or training.
• Basic brake knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake to form sheet metal per work order and specifications.
• Verify parts meet requirements through inspection practices.
• Maintain 6S standards in all workstations.
• Repair or rework sheet metal as needed to specifications.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool selection

Bend allowance calculation

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Mechanical inclination

Time management

Written communication

Problem solving

CNC press brake setup

Teamwork

Following instructions

Inspection tools use

Daily performance monitoring

Education

1 year CNC Press Brake experience or training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Squares

Protractor

Job description

Overview

Summary: The Press Brake Operator will set up and operate metal equipment including CNC press brake and other related equipment to manufacture sheet metal, copper, Lexan, and Formex products according to work order and specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe manner always utilizing required PPE.
• Set up and operate equipment that forms sheet metal according to work order, blueprints, and specifications.
• Verify all parts meet requirements through standard inspection practices.
• Maintain machinery through TPM practices.
• Maintain documentation as required.
• Repair damaged sheet metal if cost effective.
• Rework sheet metal to latest revisions, variances, or engineering changes if cost effective.
• Comply with the company’s performance and conduct policies.
• Maintain regular work attendance.
• Start, stop, and set up press brake machines in a safe manner.
• Maintain 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all workstations.
• Run secondary machines as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of tool selection based on part being manufactured.
• Knowledge of calculating flat sizes using material bend allowance.
• Basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction/decimal equivalents).
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal and written communication.
• Persistence when faced with problems.
• Set up and operate a CNC machine.
• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Work well with others on a team.
• Solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Follow instructions and processes.
• Use inspection tools.
• Provide own tools (e.g., calipers, squares, protractor).
• Willingness to have performance measured daily.

Required Education and Experience

• 1 year directly related CNC Press Brake experience or training.
• Basic brake knowledge.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bystronic or Accur Press experience.

Physical Requirements

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment.
• Routine, repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs., occasional, heavy lifting, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work up to 8–10-hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
• Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
• Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer