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Motor Controls Inc

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.

$41,475 / year median in Texas

+2% projected growth

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Press Brake Operator Motor Controls Inc Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $22.00
  • $34.
80 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Machine shop presses Press brake machine Mechanical blueprint interpretation Press operation Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Safety protocol adherence Tooling Moving 5S Machining tool setup Shop math Dimensional measurements Precision measurement in machining Machine adjustment Materials handling Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description About Us MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more! Job Summary The Press Brake Operator sets up and operates CNC press brake equipment to form sheet metal components according to drawings, setup plans, and production requirements. This position is responsible for installing tooling, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts, and maintaining safe, accurate, and efficient production. Pay $22.00 per hour
  • $34.80 per hour Available Schedule(s) Monday
  • Friday, 6:00 a.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. Monday
  • Friday, 10:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 a.
m. Responsibilities Set up and operate CNC press brake equipment, including Trumpf machines, to form sheet metal components according to drawings, work orders, and setup plans. Select, install, and verify the correct tooling and machine settings for each job. Read and interpret blueprints, bend drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and production instructions. Measure and inspect parts using tape measures, calipers, protractors, angle gauges, and other measuring tools. Make angle, back-gauge, and machine adjustments as needed to maintain required dimensions and quality standards. Complete first-piece and in-process inspections; identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts. Handle, stage, and move raw materials and finished parts safely, including lifting materials weighing up to 60 pounds. Maintain accurate production information and promptly communicate equipment, tooling, quality, or material concerns to the supervisor. Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized, follow all PPE and safety requirements, and assist with other machines or production tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience setting up or operating a press brake, preferably CNC-controlled equipment. Ability to read and follow blueprints, setup plans, work instructions, safety rules, and quality requirements. Working knowledge of basic shop math, angles, fractions, decimals, and metric measurements. Ability to use common measuring tools and make basic angle or machine corrections to produce conforming parts. Ability to stand and move for most of the shift, lift up to 60 pounds, work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, and work overtime when production needs require it. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating Trumpf press brake equipment. Experience independently completing tooling changes, machine setup, program selection, and production adjustments. Experience in a custom, high-mix, or design-to-order metal fabrication environment. Familiarity with first-piece inspection, ISO 9001 quality practices, lean manufacturing, or 5S standards. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option!) Quarterly performance bonus PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty 401k with matching Employer-paid life insurance Referral bonus program
Pay:
$22.00
  • $34.
80 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person