Press Brake Operator - Contractors Steel Company

Job Description

The brake press machine operator inspects, programs, and operates the brake press machine. This position has the responsibility of making sure that all materials are broke correctly and that they match the order/processing list.

Essential Functions

1. Review processing list for size of material to be broke and verifies dimensions

2. Reviews processing list for what configuration material is to be broke to

3. Selects die for configuration of how material is to be broke

4. Adjusts pressure and back gage

5. Brakes material and verifies that dimensions are correct

6. Identifies material according to processing list

7. Bands and tags material for shipment and stages material

Competencies

1. Teamwork orientation

2. Time management

3. Performance management

4. Results driven

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the shop. The noise level in the workplace can be loud.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.