Brake Press Operator

Confidential • Full-time • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • 3m ago

Stable, well respected Northwest side, Indianapolis manufacturer is seeking well qualified individuals to strengthen our metal fabrication department machine operation team. The position is day shift. We offer a clean and safe, state of the art workplace. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, short term disability, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Summary

In the role of Brake Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining press brake machines to produce high-quality fabricated metal parts. Your core skills in blueprint reading, mechanical knowledge, and precision measuring instruments will be essential in ensuring accurate and precise bending of metal components. Your relevant skills in fabrication, tooling, and quality control will be instrumental in meeting production targets and maintaining a safe working environment. Join our team and be a valuable asset in our manufacturing operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proficiently operate metal fabrication equipment including sheet laser, CNC turret, Shear and Press Brake
Change and maintain tooling
Upload and make minor changes to programs
Perform routine daily maintenance
Work with maintenance and engineering staff to troubleshoot various machinery problems
Read and interpret and operate from prints and shop drawings
Work with Windows based computer products for viewing and printing drawings
Keep work area clean and safe
Observe safety and environmental rules and regulations at all times
Communicate effectively with other employees and departments
Work in a team environment
Attention to detail
Perform additional duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Ability to use measuring tool such as micrometer, calipers, tape measures and basic shop tools
Ability to read, interpret and operate from prints and shop drawings
Must be familiar with windows based computer products for use in viewing and printing drawings
Must understand and proficiently operate all controls and fabrication equipment
Ability to change and maintain tooling
Ability to perform routine daily maintenance on machines
Ability to work required hours including overtime
Perform job with minimal supervision
Ability to work as a team
Communicate effectively with other employees and departments
Detail oriented

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of relevant work experience
Must be able to read blueprints
Basic computer skills using windows based products
Prior experience operating controls and fabrication equipment
Prior experience with Cincinnati lasers, Amada press brakes and Amada turrets, a plus
Understand and proficiently operate all controls and fabrication equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: