Brake Operator

Job Summary: 

Brake operator sets up and operates power brake to bend, form, and straighten sheet metal and structures shapes to blueprint specification.

Job Responsibilities:

• Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed
• Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position
• Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints
• Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal
• Use part prints and shop math to figure important measurements for the parts being made
• Use radius gauges to inspect parts when needed
• Willingness to assist in other areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications (Required)

• At least 18 years of age (required at all locations)

Job Qualifications (Preferred):

• Previous manufacturing experience 
• Ability to use measuring and gauging tools such as micrometer, caliper, and radius gauges
• Math and blueprint reading skills sufficient to setup production presses

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting and lifting for 8-12 hours per day
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled and noisy environment
• Frequent overhead reaching and reaching with both hands 
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or maneuvering loads up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear and tolerate Personal Protective Equipment (apparel and devices)
• Vision acuity, corrected or uncorrected, capable of reading documents, blueprints, gauges, equipment settings, calibration instruments, parts labels and written materials
• Reliable to come to work every day and be on-time
• Flexible work availability, including Overtime during the week and weekends