Description:
Responsible to set-up and operate both automated and manual press brakes per work instructions and to achieve specified quality standards and production rates.
- Analyzes print and routing to determine best method to fabricate parts including review of sequence of planned operations and production requirements.
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Verifies material complies with requirements, selects tooling and makes adjustments, as required.
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Creates or modifies programs for CNC press brakes at the machine or off-line.
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Sets up press brake or other bending equipment to bend, notch, punch, form or straighten the part per print specifications and routing instructions.
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Inspects work piece for conformance to specifications using inspection or measurement instruments and adjusts set-up to achieve compliance.
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Operates equipment to produce parts and continues to monitor for compliance with quality and production rate requirements.
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Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
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Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
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Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
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Follow all safety procedures and wears safety equipment and apparel as required
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Perform all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards
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Ensure on a daily basis that the work area is clean, organized and does not contain any safety hazards
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(May) Use hand tools to straighten parts, remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces, using hammer, file, hand grinder or wire brush.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing-related education or work experience in a metal fabrication facility
- Prior press brake equipment setup/programming experience
- Proficiency in a minimum of 50% of CNC controls
- Ability to read a print, perform shop mathematics calculations, and use a micrometer/caliper
Preferred Qualifications:
- Model Maker apprenticeship completed
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform tasks within the company’s ERP system (Epicor, a plus)
Physical Requirements:
- Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to communicate with others; accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system.
- Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments.
Working Conditions:
Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting.
Benefits Programs
- Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.
- Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.
- Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.
- Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.
Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.
- IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)
- Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule:
1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.
