Press Brake Operator

Job Description

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Press Brake Operator Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team to support our fabrication operations. In this role, your primary function will be to successfully program and operate two (2) press brakes to bend material to feed production. In this role, other responsibilities may include the utilization of additional fabrication machines and tools like an ironworker, shear, hand grinder, hydraulic press, or drill press. You will read cut lists and prints/technical drawings and make the adjustments for each job. You need to be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math to set the machine for each job. Applicants for this position should have one to three years of previous experience. Since you will palletize and transport finished pieces, having forklift experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reads and interprets specifications from cut lists, prints, sketches, planning sheets and/or technical drawings to determine materials, setup procedures, and fabrication methods required to fabricate parts.

Set up and program the press brake(s), making adjustments for each job

Bend material using the press brake(s), keeping an eye out for any defects or issues

Use measurement tools to ensure accuracy

Pack and transport finished pieces

Perform simple routine preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment

Accurately complete paperwork, as required

Maintains equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.

Safety Observes safety procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Team Work Demonstrates the ability to be a productive member of a team based work group. Uses communication skills and ingenuity to effectively process work, share ideas and solve problems. Shares knowledge and experience of process and machinery with other team members.

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate (preferred)

Experience operating a press brake (1-3 years preferred)

Forklift experience

Ability to communicate job related issues with supervisor, team leaders and other employees.

Basic math skills: Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to use simple mathematical devices, such as, calculators, measuring tapes, etc.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs.

Attention to detail

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About

Newton Crouch Co., LLC (NCC) has served the agricultural industry since 1940 as a spreading and spraying equipment innovator. NCC manufactures fertilizer and lime spreaders, spreaders for compost-litter-sludge applications, liquid sprayers for fertilizer, nitrogen, chemical or herbicides; specialty roadside right-of-way sprayers for weed control plus de-icing brine application, and a combination of liquid and dry equipment.

We also provide training, service, and parts for all our equipment. Our large inventory of parts includes pumps, fittings, and tanks ensure equipment is kept in top condition. Service, dependability, and quality construction are our priority. Our equipment is used throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Japan, Thailand, and Belize.

Schedule and Perks

6:00am 4:30pm, Monday Thursday; overtime potential as production demands

Insurance: health, dental, vision, short term disability, life, and accident insurance

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

401K with match

Paid Holidays and time off

Monthly company lunches

Full-time