Press Brake Operator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as

chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to

types of flaws. Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust

components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or

successive passes. Start machines, monitor their operations, and record

operational data. Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear,

slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic

material. Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to

product specifications, using gauges and hand tools. Install, align, and

lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams

or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand

tools. Read work orders or production schedules to determine

specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting

lines, or dimensions and tolerances. Position guides, stops, holding

blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand

tools and measuring devices. Position, align, and secure workpieces

against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies. Adjust ram strokes

of presses to specified lengths, using hand tools. Clean and lubricate

machines. Mark identifying data on workpieces. Clean work area. Plan

sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of

workpiece materials. Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or

table angles for specified operations. Scribe reference lines on

workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints,

templates, sample parts, or specifications. Place workpieces on cutting

tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges. Set blade

tensions, heights, and angles to perform prescribed cuts, using

wrenches. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Physical

Demands: Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50

(frequently). Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 250 (with

assistance). Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following:

Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting,

and twisting upper body; occasional climbing or sitting. Working at

heights off the ground: Not applicable. Vision requirements: Close,

distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception. Work Environment:

Work location(s): Metal fabrication/welding/assembly shop, plant

grounds. Exposure to: Hot objects (burns), glare (flashing), sparks and

flying objects (metal chips and scale), fumes, airborne particles,

toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, wet/humid

(non-weather) conditions, inclement weather conditions, moving

mechanical equipment, and noise levels of 85dBA or above. Personal

protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, ANSI safety shoes.

Other protective clothing including gloves, outerwear and ear protection

as necessary. Additional equipment as per job site requirements.

Position Requirements: Key skills, abilities and knowledge: Working

knowledge of metal fabricating/forming practices and processes. Working

knowledge of operating procedures for press brake and Ring Roller.

Ability to read and understand job specifications, shop drawings, and

blueprints. Ability to perform intermediate math computations associated

with metal fabrication. Knowledge of properties of structural metals and

related items. Skill in using and maintaining fabricating equipment and

related tools of the trade including scales, protractors, fixed angle

and radii gauges. Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to

follow safe work practices. Ability to communicate and work effectively

with others. Experiential: Five or more years of specific fabricating

machine (as assigned) experience. Educational: Formal apprenticeship

training is desirable but not essential. Certificates, Licenses:

Forklift operator certification. Other: Medical approval required where

applicable eye examination to operate laser). \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: IEA, LLC ATTN: HR Manager 9625 55th Street

Kenosha, WI 53144 E-Mail a Rsum: ... Apply

Online: ieacooling.com/careers