Summary:
Set up and operate various press brakes to bend parts. Meet quality standards and established rates. Working with mostly carbon steel and galvanize, on exception materials may be stainless steel, aluminum, brass, or bronze.
Tools and Equipment:
Computerize gauging controls, press brakes, punches and dies, measuring tape, calipers, protractors, wrenches, overhead crane, and material handling equipment.
Essential Duties:
All employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the job. The DLM Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned:
- Work from manufacturing information, computer information, work instructions, drawings, sketches, and written and/or oral instructions.
- Operate / Set up multiple press brakes.
- Program light curtains for safety standards.
- Build new programs/Edit existing programs to meet quality standards for forming all parts.
- Select the proper tooling, bend and or hem parts per drawing specifications.
- Maintain required records and documents.
- Perform other duties, as instructed, necessitated by change or condition.
- Recognize any malfunctions of the machine, report such to the work group leader or shift supervisor.
- Recognize / report to work group leader or supervisor when punches and dies are damaged or in need of replacement.
- Perform daily and weekly machine operator’s maintenance checks and tests such as—wiping dies off, checking oil levels, leaks, gauging accuracy etc.
- Sort and deliver parts to work area. Move material to and from work area. Acquire forklift license. If necessary, Clean machine and punches and dies as required.
- Clean and organize work area at the end of the work shift. Keep area in a neat and orderly condition. Work to 5S standards
- Exhibit team player behavior when working with others, assist in the training of new team members.
- Observe all company rules and safety practices.
- Follow DLM Inc. Environmental policy when disposing of used fluids or other materials
Qualifications Requirements:
The employee must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Trained in the proper handling and disposal of hazardous fluids in accordance with DLM Inc. standards. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/ or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2 years of prior fabrication experience with ability to read drawings and use inspection equipment preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally walk; stoop or kneel; and reach with arms;
- Utilize specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Working near moving mechanical parts.
- Frequently is exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
- Works in an environment where the noise level is usually loud and around fork trucks.
