Press Brake Operator

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Primary Function:
Tend to fabricating machines such as band saws, shears, rolls, brakes,
lasers, water jet, plasma, and forming machines used to that cut, shape,
and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Be able to assist, or learn to, operate various manual and CNC
machines in the Material Prep Department, such as: Band Saws, Press
Brake, Plate Rolls, Water Jet, Plasma Table and Laser.

Machine Operator I:

– Be able to assist, or learn to, operate assorted hand tools,
including grinders, bevellers, and precision measuring tools.
– Have some amount, or begin to develop, a working knowledge of
drawings, sketches, specifications and be able to produce work that
meet those specifications.
– Must be able to become forklift certified, able to understand and
use appropriate rigging techniques and trained in bridge crane
operation.
– Be able to lift up to 50 pounds using correct lifting techniques,
have good manual dexterity, vision and hearing.
– Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and
material requirements.
– Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale,
rule, or template.
– Positions work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die
or blade.
– Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
– Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine
malfunction.
– Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine
operation.
– Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
– Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or
work pieces.
– Other duties may be assigned.

Machine Operator II:

– Assist or operate various CNC machines in the Material Prep
Department, such as, Band Saws, Press Brake, Plate Rolls, Water Jet,
Plasma Table and Laser. Also, operates assorted hand tools,
including grinders, bevellers, and precision measuring tools.
– Has a working knowledge of drawings, sketches, specifications, and
other means to produce quality parts.
– Needs to work with a high degree of safety in a team player
atmosphere with little supervision.
– Must also operate forklifts, be able to lift up to 50 pounds using
correct lifting techniques, have good manual dexterity, vision and
hearing.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an
emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the
community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value
and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

Other Qualifications:
The physical demands and work environment described here are
representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular,
predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will
work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not
just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The job may require
climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee will often lift heavy
pieces of metal, work with arm overhead, torso twist, stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required
to stand, often for extended periods; the employee must frequently lift
and /or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with
or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth
perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may
require overtime and travel.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards,
exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is
occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne
particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of
electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to
maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the
necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefit Options:
Medical, Dental, Vision – 100% Employee Paid Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance