Brake Operator

Why should you work for us…

Benefits include:

- Competitive Pay

- Health Benefits after ONLY 30 days (FREE healthcare options for employee)

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- 401k Matching after ONLY 30 days

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Ongoing Skill Based Pay Increases possible after 90 days

- Monthly Bonus Opportunities

- Monthly Catered Luncheons

- Advancement Opportunities

- On The Job Training

- Paid Holidays

Job Summary:

Brake operator sets up and operates power brake to bend, form, and straighten sheet metal and structures shapes to blueprint specification.

Job Responsibilities:

- Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed

- Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position

- Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints

- Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal

- Use part prints and shop math to figure important measurements for the parts being made

- Use radius gauges to inspect parts when needed

- Willingness to assist in other areas as needed

- Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications (Required)

- At least 18 years of age (required at all locations)

- High School diploma or GED (required at all locations)

Job Qualifications (Preferred):

- Previous manufacturing experience

- Ability to use measuring and gauging tools such as micrometer, caliper, and radius gauges

- Math and blueprint reading skills sufficient to setup production presses

Physical Requirements of the Job:

- Frequent walking, standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting and lifting for 8-12 hours per day

- Able to work in non-climate-controlled and noisy environment

- Frequent overhead reaching and reaching with both hands

- Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or maneuvering loads up to 50 lbs

- Able to wear and tolerate Personal Protective Equipment (apparel and devices)

- Vision acuity, corrected or uncorrected, capable of reading documents, blueprints, gauges, equipment settings, calibration instruments, parts labels and written materials

- Reliable to come to work every day and be on-time

- Flexible work availability, including Overtime during the week and weekends