Responsible for operating press brake on machine. Fits and fabricates structural steel, completes layout, and inspects finished product.
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High School Diploma or GED
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Machine experience required
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Basic reading skills. Must be able to follow directions
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Basic computer navigation and utilization skills
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Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
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Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
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High attention to detail and self-motivation skills
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Specific technical or vocational training or certification may be required; may be required to pass ruler test
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Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
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Regularly perform repetitive tasks
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Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
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Operate press brake machine.
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Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
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Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.
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Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
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Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
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Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
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Work with tight tolerances.
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Produce parts for assembly operations.
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Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
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Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
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Perform spot inspections of parts.
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Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
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Complete and maintain paperwork.
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Identify assembly parts.
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Set up light gauge metal.
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Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
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Check machine for defects and repair if necessary.
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Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
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Read drawings and blueprints.
