Find & Apply For Press / Press Brake Operator Jobs in Athens, Tennessee

Maxwell Industries LLC manufactures custom hydraulic reservoirs for numerous mobile fluid power applications. At Maxwell Industries, we believe that our customers, employees, and shareholders are our three cornerstones which have an equal interest in the long-term success of the company. We are looking for a CNC Press Brake Operator to add to our team. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour. Applicants must be detail oriented and able to convert fractions to decimals, measure angles correctly and adhere to customer specifications. Mandatory overtime, including weekends may occur as production requires. The overtime may include weekends depending upon customer demand. The regular schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, unless working overtime. The job does require continual lifting, including overhead, all day. Applicants that are extended an official job offer, will proceed to the next step of the hiring process which includes a criminal background check, drug screen and physical (see the disclosure below for more details).

Disclosure:

The work environment is not climate controlled. Maxwell Industries, LLC is a drug free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screens and physicals as a condition of employment once an official offer has been extended. Misstatement(s), falsification(s), or omission(s) of information shall be grounds for refusal to hire; or if hired, termination. As part of the hiring process, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will undergo a physical, pre-employment drug screen (including hair follicle) and criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We provide equal opportunities to all applications and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disabling condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please contact the Human Resource Department to request accommodation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Press Brake Operator Department:

Production Reports To:

Team Leader and/or

Production Manager/Supervisor Status:

Full Time;

Non-exempt Shift:

First Summary:

Operates press brake machines and supports the production team by producing a variety of parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the customer's engineered blueprints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects proper punches and dies based on material thickness and type.
• Set up tooling, load programs, and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment.
• Determine if tooling is undamaged and in safe condition for use.
• Work in fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
• Able to distinguish material types including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel; including gauge of material.
• Capable of reading a tape measure and protractor.
• Read, understand and implement blueprints.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Communicates with Quality and other management as needed.
• Refer to and follow work instructions.
• Attend production meetings and follow production schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned.

All Employees:

• Adhere to the policies set forth in the employee handbook
• Maintain and follow

ISO 9001

2015 standards

• Maintain and follow 5S standards
• Wear steel toe shoes in designated areas
• Wear

ANSI Z87.1-2010

approved safety glasses in designated areas

• Wear basic personal protective equipment (see supervisor or team lead for specifics)

Education:

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.

Language:

Ability to read, write, and comprehend work instructions and other applicable correspondence.

Math:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Physical Demands:

Regular use of hands to touch, hold, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms (including overhead); stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Meet the standards of the company physical. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is offered for your use.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you work mandatory overtime, including weekends? Can you lift 50 pounds repetitively over an 8 to 10 hour shift?

Experience:

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person