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Brake Press Operator
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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
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Brake Press Operator Wage:
$22.00- $29.
Shift:
2ndHours:
3:30pm- 2:00am (Monday
- Thursday) Are your skills not being fully utilized?
Brake Press Operator Responsibilities:
- Set up and prepare brake press machinery for operation by selecting appropriate tooling, installing dies, and adjusting machine settings such as tonnage, stroke length, and back gauge positions
- Load raw materials, typically metal sheets or plates, onto the brake press machine, ensuring proper alignment and placement for bending operations
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and job orders to understand bending sequences, dimensions, tolerances, and other specifications required for the fabrication of metal parts
- Operate the brake press machine to accurately bend and form metal parts according to specified angles, dimensions, and tolerances, following established procedures and safety protocols
- Inspect finished parts for defects, accuracy, and conformance to quality standards using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, process deviations, or quality issues during production, taking corrective actions to maintain product quality and efficiency
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on brake press machinery, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn or damaged tooling and components, to ensure optimal performance and longevity Requirements for
Brake Press Operator:
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivator and flexible to accommodate needs of team
- Safety-minded
- Ability and willingness to learn and be trained
- Outstanding attention to detail Please be prepared for our AI recruiter to ask these mandatory questions:
- What is your experience operating and setting up press brake machines? Please describe the types of machines you have used and your experience selecting tooling, installing dies, and adjusting tonnage, stroke, and back gauge settings.
- How comfortable are you reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and job orders? Can you explain how you determine bending sequences, angles, dimensions, and tolerances from a drawing?
- Tell me about your experience performing quality inspections on press brake parts. What measuring tools have you used, such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges, and how do you verify that parts meet required specifications?
- Describe a time you encountered a problem with a press brake, tooling, material, or finished part. How did you troubleshoot the issue and what steps did you take to correct it while maintaining safety and production quality?
- This position requires a strong safety mindset, teamwork, flexibility, and occasional overtime.
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