As part of the Fabrication Shop, the Press Brake Operator operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment and other components from sheet metal or metal plates. This includes the preparation, setup, and adjustment of the press brake as required by product plans and production schedules. This role also ensures there is sufficient raw material available to complete the assigned tasks.
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Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
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Measures and aligns materials to be used.
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Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
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Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.
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Maintains a clean work area.
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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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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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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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Check machine for defects.
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Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
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Read drawings and blueprints.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities for Advanced Operator
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Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
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Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
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Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
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Repair machinery, if necessary
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Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.
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Ability to follow instructions.
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Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans.
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Basic computer and math skills.
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Computer skills and knowledge of data entry programs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications Requirements
Education and / or experience
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- 1 – 3 years of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.
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Proven experience with light curtain operation
Specific Press Brakes Used in Fabrication Shop: ______________________________________________
Mathematical skills
- Must be able to pass internal testing to demonstrate above qualifications.
Reasoning ability
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover, or contain, a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or free objects.
- The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and communicate with other employees.
- The employee must be able to move and/or lift objects up to 25 pounds often.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, and depth perception vision
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Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Gas – Fired Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, ender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
