Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Job Summary:
We are seeking candidates who are self-starters, reliable, trustworthy, and can work effectively in a team production environment. The ability to follow instructions accurately, work independently, and prioritize tasks is essential.
This position offers competitive pay and benefits package. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in this Manufacturing Operator position.
Main responsibility and craft is to set up and operate the brake press machines for both pre-programmed components as well as new and unique projects. Must understand how to form sheet metal to read and follow blueprint or engineering specifications in a safe and efficient manner.
Given a smaller team, willingness and desire to work in other areas as needed is a must.
** This position will have a 60-Day probationary period as a contract employee with Fortress Mfg and upon good attendance and strong work performance, onboarded full time with benefits after the 60 day probationary period. **
*Benefits start the 1st of month the month after your direct hire start date.
Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications and travelers to determine die requirements, setup procedures, control settings and sequences.
- Calculate tolerance changes, sets machine controls to position machine in relationship to work piece.
- Properly select and set dies in machine ram and bed. Tightens tooling to secure proper placement and operation of punches/dies.
- Understand how to verifies dimensions of work piece relative to drawing. Can enter commands or adjustments to machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Demonstrated ability to use precision measuring instruments to verify product dimensions and quality
- Performs periodic quality inspections throughout production run.
- Meet or exceed the production rates while maintaining the required quality. Minimize set-up times while ensuring machines and tools are used to maximize output safely with minimum wear on the machines and tools.
- Identify, analyze and eliminate specific causes for rejected parts. Troubleshoot problems as they occur. Seek assistance from other team members or Trainer when needed.
- Completes all necessary information on traveler as required. Contacts general machine material handler to have material moved to next location.
- Participates in team and self-improvement training.
- Follows all safety rules as outlined in team member handbook.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, GD&T, and blueprint reading is highly desirable
- Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to learn is required
- Must have valid drivers license with no traffic tickets, as some driving of company vehicle may be required
- Desire to learn how to run the equipment on the shop floor, such as fiber laser machine or press brakes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you set up a brake press machine start to finish by yourself before?
- Given a smaller team, are you willing to work in other areas of the shop as-needed? (e.g. grind and clean components, cold saw, machine shop, deburr, etc)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Brake Press Operator: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Required)
Work Location: In person