Job Opening: Brake Press Operator

ResourceMFG is searching for an experienced Brake Press Operator for a client located in Almont MI.

6am-4:30pm Mon – Friday

$18-25 Based on experience 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates the press brake to shape multiple types of metal, primarily sheet metal.
• Loads pieces of metal into the machine for shaping or straightening, aligning, and positioning the material to achieve specific shapes.
• Measures, aligns, and positions materials per blueprints.
• Sets up and maintains the press brake machine to keep it in good working order. This includes changing the machine’s oil and filters and greasing various parts of the press brake.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints.
• Monitors sheet metal as it is being shaped, inspecting pieces of fresh sheet metal for imperfections and overall quality.
• Follows company, state, and federal safety regulations. This includes wearing proper protective equipment and keeping work area clean and well-organized.
• Contributes to team efforts by performing duties within the Press Brake Department and other Departments, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Sheet metal and/or steel fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Work with hands, lifting and moving large pieces of metal, standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure job is done to the highest quality.
  
• Strong measuring skills working with multiple measuring tools to make precise measurements using metric and US measuring systems.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.