Press Brake Operator

Job Description

Position: Press Brake Operator

Shift: M-F, 1st (7am - 3:30pm), 2nd (3:30pm - 12am)

Pay: $16.00 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd shift

Location: Denton, TX

Anchor Fabrication, LLC, a precision metal fabrication company is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator. Qualified candidates will be self-motivated and work with limited supervision setting up and operating Brake to bend, form and straighten metal stock to blueprint or specifications.

Duties and Functions:

The position requires the operator to set up and operate all press brakes, including numerical control press brake, to bend metal to dimensions and angles. Verify dimensions of work piece using template, scale or other precision measuring instruments.

Read, plan and make calculations for machine operation

Sets up and operate the press brake to bend, form and straighten

Determine and select dies for operation

Plan sequence of operations applying knowledge of physical properties of metal

Set up dies and support equipment for operation

Run press brake and produce parts as required

Verify final product from press brake and perform all final Quality Check activities

Maintain cleanliness and organization of machines and dies

Operate machine and handle tooling using safe manufacturing practices

Utilize gauges, sample parts and poke yoke fixtures to fabricate parts to spec

Figure bend lines and calculate size and angles using calculators and or charts

Ability to make required checks and make changes in programs to produce parts to spec

Ability to read calipers, height gauges and tape measure

Prioritize production runs to make sure required dates are met

Responsible for utilizing set-up scrap pieces so that jobs complete with required qty.’s

Collaborate on Safety, production and machine TIS’s

Ability to build a bend program from scratch and enter program into machine

Claim labor correctly utilizing computers

Ability to train new employees in all duties of a Press Brake Operator

Ability to make sure employees run correct jobs utilizing the Production monitor screens

Ability to troubleshoot scrap issues and correct

Ability to program all Brakes

Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

Blueprint reading

Good math skills

Amada and Trumpf Brake experience a plus

Epicor experience a plus

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Technical School Experience a plus

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.

Full-time