SUMMARY Sets up and operates power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc, or straighten metal plates, sheet metal, and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.

Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.

Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to the thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale or feeler gauges.

Lays out or details layouts on work stock from blueprints or templates.

Sets up CNC back gauge.

Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal.

Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces or perform multiple operations.

Verifies workpiece dimensions through first-piece and random production inspections.

Devises and builds temporary dies. Other duties may be assigned.