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MID-SOUTH METALS
CNC Press Brake Operator
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A Press or Press Brake Operator operates a press brake, a machine used to bend sheet metal into shape.
$42,224 / year median in Oklahoma
+1% projected growth
Job Description
About us
MID-SOUTH METALS
is a family owned company specializing in steel processing with shops in Shreveport, Houston, Fort Worth and Tulsa.Position Title:
Press Brake Operator Reports To:
General Manager of Production Job Summary Operates the Press Brake in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring part and bend quality. Operator will be working First shift form 6am-4pm and able to work with little instruction (working hours to be set by GM). Tasks- By reviewing the bend rotation, employee identifies which parts are scheduled to be processed.
- Uses drawings to verify cut quality and flat dimension on parts before bending.
- Reports any missing drawing dimension or information needed for bending.
- Enters CNC file and loads bend program for running on machine.
- Loads and unloads tooling required by bend program.
- Performs initial measurements from back gauge to determine bend placement.
- Performs bends and measures angles, leg length, and web width for accuracy.
- Reports any quality, quantity, or dimension issues.
- Assist with moving finished parts to order pallets and/or Press Brake area
- Assist with grinding or loading and unloading needs.
- Completes weekly and monthly Press Brake maintenance.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area. Requirements
- Position requires use of Personal Protective Equipment (Safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe boots).
- Complete training in safety practices, shop procedures, grinding, overhead crane, and forklift.
- Ability to communicate issues and strategies with co-workers and supervisor.
- Ability to use a tape measurement or other measuring devices. Physical Requirements
- Requires standing, bending, twisting, and repetitive movement.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Requires lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures.