PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR- 2nd Shift

Title: Press Brake Operator 2nd Shift Reports to: Supervisor Duties & Tasks

• Safely load material according to part blueprint.
• Operate hydraulic brake press according to the Production Package.
• Perform hourly in-process and finished part inspections using gauges, calipers, and squares to ensure quality goals are met.
• Meet daily production goals and Zero-Defect criteria.
• Place finished parts into designated containers with appropriate label, as instructed.
• Ensure required paperwork and computer entries are complete and accurate.
• Immediately inform leader or member of management of any machine malfunction, production quality or safety issues.
• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting actions involving material weighing 1-100 pounds.
• Monitor production supplies and material and notify management of shortages prior to running out.
• Ensure housekeeping duties are a priority. Maintain a clean and safe department and workplace.
• Perform all production duties according to established TS-16949 Procedures.

Additional Duties

• Provide continuous process improvement suggestions designed to improve quality and efficiency within operating area.
• Assist with periodic inventory as required.
• Clearly identify and tag all stored material as required.
• Operate overhead crane and hi-lo as required (license required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leader or Supervisor.

Skills

• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Problem Solving – Generating alternatives. Evaluating and selecting alternatives. Implementing solutions.
• Adaptability - change actions, course or approach to doing things to suit a new situation.
• Desire to Help – Offering your services or resources to make someone’s job easier.

Abilities

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Processes and Procedures – The ability to consistently follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results.
• Team work – The ability to work within a team.
• Endurance - Ability to stand for long- periods of time.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with Windows OS, Keyboard, mouse and scanner.
• Capable of reading and understanding Blueprints.
• Basic Reading capability
• Basic Math capability

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in metal fabricating plant.
• Basic math skills. Works well on a team. Attention to detail. Experience with gauges and calipers preferred. Ability to read blueprints preferred.