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Brake Press Operator Weekend Shift

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What they do

A Press or Press Brake Operator operates a press brake, a machine used to bend sheet metal into shape.

$44,538 / year median in Wisconsin

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

SUMMARY Operates CNC controlled Brake Presses by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reads and interprets blueprints. Selects proper punch and die tooling. Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work. Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders. Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions. Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data. Cleans and organizes work area.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 2
years of Brake Press Experience Required One year certificate from college or technical school; one-year related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization in small groups or one-on-one.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance