Sheet Metal Operators

Sheet Metal Operators  (PRESS BRAKE - 3^rd shift) (Franklin)& (PRESS BRAKE – 2^nd or 3^rd shift) (Oil City)

 
Job Summary: The Sheet Metal (Press Brake & Laser)  Operator:

• is responsible for knowledge of machines and tools including their design, uses, repair and maintenance as they relate to the sheet metal cutting and bending/forming functions;
• is required to have the knowledge of blueprints to determine required cutting and forming methods and equipment. Must be able to interpret prints and be able to verify conformance of finished product to the print;
• must be able to lay out, position and form parts, components or structures according to specifications;
• may use lasers for cutting sheet metal, press punches and press brakes for forming and bending and may use rolls for forming and spot-welder for joining sheet metal;
• will be responsible for his/her safety and the safety of those around him/her; and
• will maintain a clean workstation before / during / and after daily production.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Read blueprints – analyze drawings and specifications to plan layout, cutting, bending / forming operations
• Perform bending / forming techniques over a lengthy time span
• Be able to use spot welding techniques
• Be comfortable with reading micrometers and calipers
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Maintain appropriate records, reports
• Clean work area

• Use of laser, Press Brake, and punch press equipment
• Push/pull 40 lbs of materials
• Use of hand tools
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Manual dexterity
• Be able to bend, stretch, twist or reach
• Be mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated (independent)