Position:

Brake Press OperatorShift:

1st shift | Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30

PMReporting Relationship:

Brake Press Operators will report to the

Department Lead/Shift Supervisor General Responsibilities:

• Reads blueprints and weld assemblies to comply with engineering standards.
• Selects, positions and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
• Devises and builds temporary dies.
• Turns set screws or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies firmly in position.
• Adjusts screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal as indicated by calibrated scale or feelers.
• Lays out or detail layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
• Positions workplace manually or with crane to align layout marks to dies.
• Starts machine to lower ram or press pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.
• Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces or to perform multiple operations.
• Verifies dimensions of work piece.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training.
• Forklift Certification-to be provided by Steel King.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Apply skills to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.
• Satisfactorily perform essential duties.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to vibration.
• Noise level is usually high.
• Use hands to feel, finger or handle all types of materials.
• Frequent reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing.
• Requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust your focus.
• Must properly follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures including wearing and utilizing the proper PPE required of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Steel King Industries, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. This means that we do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or other classification protected under applicable law. Our employees' health and well-being are important to us. In addition, the Company has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of employees and to the security of our equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the Company is committed to the elimination of drug and/or alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.