Press Brake Operator
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Clarence, NY 14031

*Must have reliable transportation*


Pay Rate: $21-27/hour (based on experience)


**Sign-On Bonus $1200**

After the completion of one year of service.


Job Summary for Press Brake Operator:

Sets up and operates press brakes. Utilizes total length of brake and various tools to form shapes in sheet metal per blueprints.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Press Brake Operator:

  • Operate brakes and associated machinery to meet production requirements.
  • Gather, preset and install proper tooling and fixtures.
  • Run first piece and assure conformance to drawing.
  • Inspect all parts as required by process sheet and drawings, using all types of precision measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring device.


Non-essential Duties for Press Brake Operator:

  • Document inspection data and procedures
  • Check tooling wear and change as needed.
  • Monitor production processes at appropriate intervals to insure continued part compliance
  • Coordinate with programming to flat pattern layout.
  • Determine with Quality Control in-process inspection requirements, gauging and measuring devices.
  • Monitor production to ensure conformance with process sheet and time standards.
  • Monitor machine maintenance for lubrication, guarding and cleanliness.
  • Assist others with processing, methods and work habits to maintain maximum efficiency
  • Monitor scrap and rework
  • Assist in design of special tooling and fixtures.


Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Press Brake Operator:

  • Reads and interprets complex drawings/blueprints to produce acceptable parts
  • Ability to independently set up tooling
  • Strong computer literacy and math aptitude
  • Able to follow directions precisely and perform repetitive tasks


Experience and Education for Press Brake Operator:

  • Three years experience operating and setting up press brakes in the sheet metal industry
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Fluent in written and verbal English


Special Requirements for Press Brake Operator:

  • Machine shop work environment; dust, grease and metal shavings common.
  • Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment:
  • Safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
  • Must be able to:
  • Work safely in a fast paced environment
  • Work overtime, including weekends as requested.

Other Duties for Press Brake Operator:

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 this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Salary Description
$21-27/hour