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Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator

Primary Staffing SourceFountain Valley, CA, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • The duties and responsibilities listed below are typical of this position, but other tasks may be assigned as required.
  • Selects, positions, and aligns dies in the machine ram and bed.
  • Secures dies by tightening setscrews or bolts and clamping bars.
  • Adjusts screws to set ram pressure and die clearance according to metal thickness using calibrated scales or feeler gauges.
  • Lays out workpieces from blueprints or templates.
  • Manually positions workpieces to align layout marks with dies.
  • Operates the machine by lowering the ram or using a foot pedal to bend or cut metal.
  • Sets stops on the machine bed and repositions stock for successive operations or multiple bends.
  • Programs CNC back gauges for automated brake operations.
  • Verifies dimensions of finished workpieces and inspects parts to blueprint specifications.
  • Designs and fabricates temporary dies and stops for production runs.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

    • Qualifications :

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Education and Experience :

  • Minimum of 5 years of related press brake setup and operation experience.
  • Must be able to pass a flat pattern test administered by the Shop Foreman.

    • Language Skills :

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and supervisors.

    • Mathematical Skills :

  • Proficient in basic math, including proportions, percentages, area, and circumference.

    • Able to apply concepts of algebra and geometry as needed for layout and setup.

    Reasoning Ability :

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
  • Capable of handling problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

    • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

  • None required.

    • Physical Demands :

  • The physical requirements listed here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made.
  • Regularly required to stand and use hands for handling or feeling objects.
  • Frequently required to reach with arms and talk or hear.
  • Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 lbs , frequently lift up to 25 lbs , and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs .
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    • Work Environment :

  • The work environment characteristics listed below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made.
  • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
  • Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
  • Noise level is typically loud due to industrial equipment.
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    Press Brake Operator • Fountain Valley, CA, US