Brake Operator in Fredericksburg, Virginia at Universal Dynamics Inc

Sets up and operates CNC press Brakes to form and stretch different types of shapes of sheet metal according to layouts/blueprints provided.

• Read and interpreted the shop orders, blueprints/drawings submitted for fabrication. To include understanding and interpreting of dimensions and tolerances of finished parts.

• Setup and operate (hydraulic) press brake for routine work assignments.

• Determining setup requirements and the sequence of operations in running a press brake.

• Performs routine brake maintenance and inspections. With timely reporting to Management of any suspected malfunctions.

• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.

• Operation of forklift to safely transport material within shop. Performs daily with all housekeeping duties in the work area. Ensuring a safe/hazard free work area before and after parts processed.

• Ability to calculate, blank sizes, bend locations, appropriate tonnage and tooling for each part being formed.

• Operation of forklift to safely transport material within shop.

• Performs daily with all housekeeping duties in the work area. Ensuring a safe/hazard free work area before and after parts processed.

Qualifications:

Ø Operator should have a minimum of one year of experience or related working with CNC equipment.

Ø Basic Computer knowledge is required to understand the CNC programing

Ø Two Years’ experience in manufacturing environment.

Ø Measurement/basic math requirements for this position.

Ø Read and understand blueprints and other shop drawings.

Ø Forklift Certification/ ability to obtain within the 1st month of assuming position.