The Brake Press Operator sets up, loads, and removes material from the Brake Press. The Brake Press Operator will also perform general maintenance and programming on the equipment. Additionally, they must ensure correct material is being used and check part dimension accuracy.

In a fast paced environment, the Brake Press Operator is an integral part of the manufacturing process. They must have good mechanical abilities and have a positive can-do attitude. A self-motivated, self-directed team player with social interaction skills, great attention to detail, can follow processes, and work well within guidelines and procedures.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follows written and verbal work instructions and procedures (including blueprints and schematics)

• Make calculations and measurements necessary to shape metal to match blueprints and schematics
• Program instructions into brake press for the necessary job using computer and software skills
• Operate the machine to shape multiple types of metal, primarily sheet metal

• Loads pieces of metal into the machine for shaping, straightening, aligning and positioning the material to achieve specific shapes

• Sets up and maintains press, keeping it in good working order. This may include changing the machine's oil and filters and de-greasing various parts of the press

• Monitor the sheet metal as it is being shaped, inspecting pieces of fresh sheet metal for imperfections and overall quality and machine malfunction

• Bends and identifies test pieces as instructed or specified on the order

• Correctly identifies and marks material ensuring proper thickness

• Inspects material to determine proper thickness
• Place scrap in appropriate container

• Keep work area clean, organized and safe
• Performs miscellaneous general labor tasks with hand tools including grinding and sanding

• Inspects finished products, products being processed, and incoming materials for conformance to company standards

• Performs all job duties in a manner that promotes employee safety

• Performs miscellaneous general labor tasks including warehouse housekeeping
• Inspects finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts,

• The ability to work with hands, lifting and moving large pieces of metal and standing for hours at a time