The Will - Burt Company

Set up and operate brake press machinery to bend, shape, and form metal parts according to specified requirements.. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on brake press machinery to ensure optimal performance.. Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Brake Press Operator.. Proficient in setting up and operating brake press machinery.

press brake operator

Responsibilities:

Set up and operate brake press machinery to bend, shape, and form metal parts according to specified requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to determine appropriate setup and tooling requirements.
Inspect finished products for accuracy, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on brake press machinery to ensure optimal performance.
Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired results.
Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale or feelers.
Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates. Set up CNC back gauge.
Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal.
Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
Verifies dimensions of work piece, first piece and random inspection of production.
Devises and builds temporary dies.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and production schedules are met.
Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Qualifications:   Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Brake Press Operator.
Proficient in setting up and operating brake press machinery.
Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
Knowledge of various metals and their characteristics.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.
Excellent attention to detail and precision in work.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer you:

As an employee of The Will-Burt Company, you are eligible to participate in the annual performance bonus plan. You are also eligible to receive up to one weeks' paid vacation (prorated) during the calendar year. In addition, you are eligible for the following benefits:   Medical benefits effective on your 31st calendar day of full-time employment
Basic Life Insurance effective on your 31st calendar day of full-time employment
Eligibility to participate in Will-Burt’s 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan effective the first of the month after 30 days of service (rollovers from other Plans can be immediately transferred)
Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan in July or January following six months of employment.
Short-term, as well as long-term, disability coverage effective on your 31st calendar day of full-time employment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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