Brake Operator II | Swing Shift at Vantedge Medical – San Jose, California

Brake Operator II

Full-time | Permanent | Swing Shift

Hourly | $28.00 - $36.00

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:

This Brake Operator II role is responsible for the complex set-up and forming techniques & has the ability to make most adjustments to machines, controllers, and set-ups. This position is more self-directed than the Brake Operator I.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and follows priorities assigned by the Brake Lead.
• Run out set ups that have been proven, make changes in tooling and machine controller as needed to maintain tolerance on very specific dimensions.
• Set up most jobs given with little to no assistance.
• Maintain parts’ dimensional conformance using dial calipers, squares, protractors, height gauges and any other measuring tool required.
• Be productive with set ups, running parts, and know when to utilize assistance from entry-level operators as needed.
• Help lower-level operators with set-up and measuring related issues when directed by the Brake Lead.
• Know, perform and complete Vander-Bend Manufacturing Set-Up sheets for every job when completed.
• Helps to keep Brake Department area clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Exercises proper judgment referring all decision-making regarding print or set-up deviation to the Brake Lead or Supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a Brake Operator, with an additional 2 years related of other shop experience.
• Ability to read and write and understand written documents.

Knowledge / Skills

• Must visually know the difference between metals, such as aluminum and steel.
• Must know how to use dial calipers, squares, protractor and most any other measuring tool.
• Must know how to use a calculator, have basic math skills, such as addition subtraction, multiplication and division, and some trigonometry. Use of “k” factors and know how to figure a "k" factor. Use of shop math to perform simple to complex part “back-checks”.
• Must have good layout skills for forming as it pertains to form direction, angles and setting up.
• Must know third angle projection as it pertains to print interpretation, and understand print call outs, notes and some geometric tolerances.
• Must have good counting skills and keep accurate counts.
• Should have some computer skills and know the Amada 9-EX controller very well.
• Know, understand and practice the Vander-Bend First Piece Inspection Process.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.