Summary: Press brake operators look at blueprints or plans for the finished product, make adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safe operation, interpreting programs, operating controls, setting all machine functions, and inspection of parts
- Must be able to work from drawings and programs, read and understand manuals/specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
- Skilled in organizing work area before and after parts are processed, stacking completed parts properly on tables or pallet to eliminate double handling and work efficiently.
- Ability to calculate, blank sizes, bend locations, use appropriate tonnage and tooling for each part being formed.
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Press brake experience and knowledge preferred
- Programming experience preferred
- Ability to read blueprints
- Safe material handling practices
- Ability to use tape measure and protractor
- Quality control analysis
- Team player
Requirements: High School Diploma or its equivalent and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Must join a union.
Hussmann is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit based factor.
