Metal Bender

Overview:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Bender Operator is responsible for maintenance and operation of the bender and/or trim roll former in a safe and efficient manner to meet internal and external customer needs.

Essential Functions:

Promote and drive safety-first culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors Know and follow safety and emergency procedures as needed Operate bender and/or trim roll former in a safe and responsible manner to produce trims as per customer orders, while adhering to quality specifications Routinely perform quality checks and make machinery adjustments as needed to provide customer with complete and damage-free product Complete all daily orders Maintain clean work area and workstation prep throughout shift Complete housekeeping and workstation prep tasks prior to end of shift Routinely perform preventative maintenance on machinery as per training Troubleshoot and/or notify immediate supervisor of machine breakdowns or issues Maintain and/or update department visual tracking metrics boards (pieces bent, scrap weights, etc.) Cross-train on other machines in the department and/or in other departments in the plant Provide support in meeting and/or exceeding department and plant goals such as safety, quality, scrap prevention and operational excellence Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

Ability to Properly utilize and maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE) Read and write Effectively communicate with others Read a tape measure, perform basic mathematical calculations as well as use a calculator Maintain a dependable attendance record Receive instruction and follow direction, including technical and multi-step instructions Work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions Work independently as well as in a team Work safely, remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment Ability and willingness to Contribute innovative solutions to work-related challenges Learn, align with and support company goals, values and mission statement Lead from any role within the organization and contribute in developing fellow team members Preferred attributes High school diploma or GED Previous field-related, forklift and/or manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements:

Standing for long periods of time Routine lifting up to 50 lbs (occasional lifting up to 75 lbs) Frequent to occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending and twisting