Production Fabrication -Brake Press Operator

SummaryWe are hiring a Brake Press Operator to join the DeGeest Team! Come and be part of are STRONGER STANDARD- Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create fulfilling and meaningful experiences every day. We collaborate! We Think! We Do! If you want to feel empowered and appreciated, we encourage you to apply.Hours: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday, Friday 7:00 am to 11:00 am (when we are not working overtime)As a brake press operator, you will use the brake press machines (Accupress, Trumpf, and Safan Darley 35-T) to shape various types of metal. In this role, you may inspect blueprints for a project, set up your machine, perform regular maintenance, inspect metal while shaping it, and adjustments as needed.Duties/ResponsibilitiesOperates equipment to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.Prepares, sets up, and adjusts equipment as required by product plans and production schedules.Parts prep including scraping, sanding, and grindingLoading and unloading of productEnsures that there are sufficient raw materials available.Measures and aligns materials to be used.Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.Maintains a clean work area.Use of other department systems and fabrication related equipment as assignedRequired Skills/AbilitiesGood communication skillsRead, speak, and write the English languageWork on multiple tasks at one timeWork in a fast-paced environmentWork independently as well as in a team environmentPractice good housekeeping skillsAbility to solve practical problemsInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or electronic systemsStrong attention to detailAbility to apply mathematical skillsLicensing/Registration/CertificationRequired – Valid Driver’s licenseForklift licenseEducation And ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Brake press experience requiredPhysical RequirementsPhysically able to operate the equipment.Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.Working Conditions & Workwear RequirementsThis position will be working primarily indoors where the work area is heated, but not air-conditioned.You will be working around industrial equipment and the noise level is usually moderate but can be higher in some areas at times.You will be required to wear a full steel-toe safety boot with internal met guard, DeGeest shirts (provided by the company), safety glasses, earplugs, and appropriate attire for the position -Leathers for welding, gloves, apron, etc.We Offer a Full Benefits Package10 company paid holidaysMedicalDelta DentalVisionShort-term/Long-term Disability (employee paid)Flexible Spending accountVoluntary Life Insurance and AD&DDeGeest provides a $25,000 Life insurance and AD&D policy at no cost to the employee401(k) Each year the Employer makes a discretionary matching contribution.Annual reimbursement for Steel Toe boots with internal met guard at 75% (first reimbursement after 30 days of employment)100% annual reimbursement for OSHA approved prescription safety glasses(6) work shirts provided by DeGeest and replaced as neededPTOPotential for Monthly Bonuses based off of meeting goals#hc242324