Brake Press Setup Operator

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Brake Press Setup/Operator sets-up and operates brake presses and punch presses to form and bend a variety of materials. Responsible for part quality and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Set-up, adjust, and operate brake press and punch press to form, bend and punch a variety of work Set-up dies and gauges, adjust ram stroke to form materials to proper angle and radii Work from drawings, specifications, patterns, or templates Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges Sorting and packaging parts Verify quantity & quality of material Moves raw material to and from production areas as necessary Operates overhead crane while moving product Responsible for strict adherence to all company/departmental policies and procedures related to safety and conduct Other duties as assigned or required

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 abilities required. Good math skills; Basic reading & writing skills Regular attendance is required; punctual, dependable Strong attention to detail Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision & depth perception Occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Ability to work overtime when required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required talk or hear and may occasionally sit; regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.