PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR 3

JOB PURPOSE:

Sets up and operates power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc, or straighten metal plates or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Selects, installs, and aligns tooling in accordance with the set up instructions

- Use CNC controls to bend flat blank in accordance with the bend instructions

- Use CNC controls to correct the bend angles and flange lengths to make conforming product

- Read and interpret blueprints

- Uses various gauges to confirm the piece is conforming to customer specifications

- Confirms and controls quality through a series of part checks

- Keep a neat organized workstation

- Clean and examine machine and tooling to ensure optimal performance

- Prepare product to meet all shipping standards

- Perform all duties with safety as the number one priority

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPETENCIES:

- Initiative

- Adaptability

- Attention to detail and accuracy

- Problem analysis and problem-solving

- Listening skills

- Communication skills- written & verbal

- Computer skills

- Large capacity for learningSOR

- Good math skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must have a minimum of 6 months prior experience

- Must have computer experience

- Good mathematic skills

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a continuous basis

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.