Press Brake Operator

Company Overview Valley Iron is a leading independent, family-owned metal service center serving Central and Northern California.

Established in 1958, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, service, and trust, providing exceptional steel products and processing services to our clients.

Job Summary :

• Monday - Friday 8 : 00-5 : 00 The primary duties of a Press Brake operator are to operate all machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform quality checks and produce accurate parts.
• Operate the press brake to form and bend the materials into the shape specified on the prints or drawings.
• On the first article and throughout the process check the parts you are forming for accuracy.

Essential Functions :

Reading blueprints and drawings

Machine set up.

Measuring parts for accuracy and consistency.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Retrieve material, load material on machines, setup machine for each job.

This includes pulling plates off machines from ten (10) pounds to two hundred (200) pounds, depending on material.

Cleaning and de-slagging parts.

Maintain a clean work environment.

All other duties as assigned Qualifications : Knowledge, Skills, and Experience : 1.

Minimum Education Required :

High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2.

Minimum Experience Required :

2 years press brake experience. 3.

Skills Required :

i.

Reading blueprints and drawings ii.

Attention to detail iii.

Knowledge of sheet and plate products (grades, thickness) iv.

Proficient in reading and writing English v.

Must know how to read calipers, micrometers, scales, angle finders, tape measures, and understand different scales of measurement vi.

You should have previous experience with press machine operation, whether through steel manufacturing or sheet metal work vii.

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