Clarence, NY 14031

Second Shift: 2PM - 10:30PM

*Must have reliable transportation*

Pay Rate: $23.00 - 25.00/hour (based on experience)

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.

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.