Brake Press Operator

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Press

SUPERVISED BY: Forming and Bending Supervisor

STATUS: Full time non-exempt

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead-times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing.

Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an incredible rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results.

Position Summary:

This position develops parts from start to finish using standard and custom tooling to bend parts into desired shapes. Employees in this position will use sophisticated software to visualize bends and program CNC press brakes to make parts to print.

Essential Job Functions:

Set up/troubleshoot, maintain, and operate hydraulic presses and TRUMPF TruBend machines

Change out tools and adjust bends according to punch height/bend radius calculations to make quality parts according to internal and customer specifications

Change and/or create bend programs in CAD/SolidWorks

Recognize issues with bends and troubleshoot forming process to fix it

Check parts with Romer laser arm and precision measuring equipment

Do routine maintenance on TRUMPF TruBend machines

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Complete job documentationQualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED, vocational training

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: forklift operator’s license preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience with stamping equipment/metal forming

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary.

Shifts include

1st - Monday-Friday – 7:00am-3:30pm

2nd - Monday-Thursday – 3:30pm-2:00am ($1.00 per hour shift premium)

Weekend Days – Fri, Sat, Sun – 5:00am-5:30pm ($2.00 per hour shift premium)

Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities):

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Good problem solving skills

Strong mathematic ability and mechanical aptitude

Ability to read blueprints and understanding of GD&T

Proficient using precision measuring instruments

Basic CAD and CAM programming ability

Good teamwork and communication skills

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Physical Expectations:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Expectations:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

EEO Statement

Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization

Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.

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