Brake Press Operator - 2nd shift

Job Information

Set up, adjust and operate lasers and brake presses to produce parts in accordance with instructions.

Role & Responsibility

• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments to check part quality. 
• Maintain parts flow per Kanban guidelines and department work rules. 
• Support data collection and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities. 
• Responsible for quality of parts and workmanship 
• Cross train between operations. 
• Follow all necessary Safety procedures and work instructions. 
• Assist other team members as required. 
• Maintain cleanliness of area. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Brake Press Operator duties: 

• Design and develop programs. 
• Set up, check programs and operate automatic numerically controlled machines to perform a complex series of progressive operations to meet precise tolerance and requirements. 
• Understand program format. 
• Arrange and secure tooling. 
• Mount, align and secure holding fixtures. 
• Set stops, calibrate fixture to appropriate reference points. 
• Manually cycle machine through operation sequence to check fixture and work positions, tooling, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc. 
• Adjust machine or console to correct deviations. 
• May set up and instruct other machine operators. 

Laser Operator duties: 

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC controlled laser cutting machine to cut pieces from sheet and steel plate stock of various gauges. 
• Set up laser cutting machine for cutting conditions and operations and make adjustments as needed. 
• Identify parts and inspect cut edge quality.  Make adjustments as necessary. 

Job Requirement

• High School Diploma/GED. 
• Team Player, Solid Communication Skills, Good Work Ethic and Basic Computer Skills. 
• Safety Conscious. 
• Communication: proficient English both written and verbal.