Job Purpose
The bending operator operates brake machines to produce quality parts to meet production requirements.
Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review drawings for special instructions such as sequencing, forming and other details prior to starting the job.
- Inspect work received from the previous operation and inspect again before moving completed work to the next operation.
- Utilize set-up sheets to set up mechanical brake with appropriate tooling.
- Use the mechanical brake to bend punched or laser cut parts according to customer specifications.
- Coordinate the brake workload between shifts.
- Operates presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal; Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
Education and Experience:
- Requires 5 years related work experience.
- Experience with Amada and Bystronics Brake Machines
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Ability to receive verbal or written instructions that pertain to daily tasks
- Ability to listen and take direction
- Ability to learn quickly
- Demonstrate good hand and eye coordination
- Can safely lift 35 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours
- Able to work overtime and day/swing shift as needed
