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Machine Operator - Press Brake

Company:
Tread Corporation
Location:
Roanoke, VA, 24019
Posted:
June 23, 2025
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Job Description

Description:

Machine operator is responsible for safe operation of blanking equipment. This equipment may include, but is not limited to, Laser, Press brake, Band Saw, Shear, Drill Press, Small and Large Rollers. Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

At this time we are specifically looking for someone who has at least 1-2 years of experience operating a CNC press brake and working with steel in a production environment.Requirements:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Laser

Ability to set up and run CNC laser

Ability to identify various sheet and plate steel

Safe operation of a vacuum lift to move material from racks to cutting table

Capable of understanding measurement devices such as tape measures

Perform weekly cycle counts on all sheet and plate steel to ensure material quantity accuracy

Properly transact work orders to capture labor and costs

Ensure parts are free from slag and other defects

Maintains a clean and safe work environment for self and coworkers

Saw

Ability to set up and run CNC band saw

Ability to identify various structural steel

Capable of understanding measurement devices such as tape measures

Safe operation of overhead crane to move material from racks to band saw

Perform weekly cycle counts on all structural steel to ensure material quantity accuracy

Properly transact work orders to capture labor and costs, including issuing material and verifying work order accuracy

Maintains a clean and safe work environment for self and coworkers

Press Brake

Ability to set up and run CNC press brake

Ability to identify different thickness and grade material to ensure proper die set up

Capable use of measurement devices such as tape measures, calipers, angle finders

Safe operation of overhead crane to move material from pallets to the press brake table

Properly transact work orders to capture labor and costs

Maintains a clean and safe work environment for self and coworkers

Shear

Ability to operate a manual shear

Ability to identify various sheet and plate steel

Safe operation of overhead cranes to move material from racks to shear

Capable of understanding measurement devices such as tape measures

Properly transact work orders to capture labor and cost

Maintains a clean and safe work environment for self and coworkers

Drill Press

Ability to set up and run manual drill press

Ability to layout parts per engineering print

Ability to identify proper drill bit for the predetermined hole dimension

Properly transact work orders to capture labor and costs

Maintains a clean and safe work environment for self and coworkers

Small and Large Rollers

Ability to set up both CNC and manual rollers

Ability to identify various sheet and plate steel to determine roll tolerances

Ability to program CNC roller for tolerance accuracy

Safe operation of overhead crane to move material from pallets to rollers

Maintains a clean and safe work environment for self and coworkers

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Adheres to schedules and commits to meeting deadlines (Reliability)

· Displays a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail (Competency)

· Takes initiative to improve processes and solve problems (Innovation)

· Understands priorities and applies an appropriate sense of urgency to fulfilling them (Prioritization)

· Demonstrates ability to minimize distractions In order to maximize productivity (Focus)

· Communicates effectively in a professional and personable manner (Communication)

EDUCATION and SKILLS

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 1-2 years of relative experience operating manufacturing blanking equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly

· Must be physically able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl and climb

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Fabrication Supervisor

Assisted by Fabrication Group Lead

No Direct Reports

Full-time

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