Press Brake Operator / Sheet metal mechanic

Job Description

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Press Brake Operator / Sheet metal mechanic General Scope: Successful shear and brake press operators possess good hand eye coordination, a steady hand, manual dexterity, the ability to interpret plans and follow both written and verbal directions.

Press Brake Operator / Sheet metal mechanic Position Summary:

• The shear and brake operator loads the metal into the machine

• Uses the controls to shape and cut the metal

• Examines the finished product

• Maintain the machines, i.e. brake dies and shear blades

Press Brake Operator / Sheet metal mechanic Education: Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Press Brake Operator / Sheet metal mechanic Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate following skills:

• Knowledge of blueprints and manuals for machines

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to translate situation to coworkers and managers

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Press Brake Operator / Sheet metal mechanic Benefits:

Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment

10 Paid Holidays per year

401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary

You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment

Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary

Company Events

Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.