Press Brake/Punch Operator

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Job Summary

Join our team in Natrona Heights, PA, a vibrant community known for its rich industrial history and proximity to the stunning Allegheny River. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the production of high-quality parts. This role involves setting up and operating press brakes, horizontal bending machines, turret punches, and inline punches to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts. As an operator, you will transform raw materials into finished products according to customer specifications using CNC equipment. You will also be responsible for making machine tool adjustments and editing programs for tooling location assignments and applications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Select dies, accessories, and materials on presses.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate bending, punching, and forming factors.
• Retrieve, input, and/or edit computerized machine control media.
• Start and observe machine operation, regularly checking part output to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and adjust machine controls as required.
• Verify dimensions of finished parts using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, calipers, and Virtek laser inspection.
• Properly deburr edges and holes of parts, protecting parts from damage during runs and between subsequent operations.
• Finish products with grinders, sanders, and hand tools.
• Perform daily maintenance on assigned equipment to keep it in proper working order.
• Read blueprints to ascertain correct specifications and perform in-process inspections.
• Safely move material using a forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Clean and maintain an orderly work area using the 5S procedure setup.
• Assist other individuals in the area when needed.
• Communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
• Promote teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to company policies, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience.
• Ability to set up and operate press brakes.
• Ability to select appropriate punches and dies for bending.
• Determine when a measurement is falling out of spec and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, using various view orientations.
• Ability to interpret bill of materials and calculate bend allowance for various materials.
• Clean and maintain punches and dies.
• Complete setup and production operations within the expected routed times.
• Identify proper materials, overall sizes, finish requirements, etc.
• Program and adjust CNC program values as needed.
• Work safely, abiding by all safety requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, tape measure, calipers, and other shop drawing aids.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Understand and support company policies and procedures.
• Must have a safety-conscious attitude.
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.