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Press Brake Operator

Mayville Engineering Company

Press Brake Operator

Mayville, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    1ST SHIFT – 4:30 AM – 3PM M-TH OVERTIME ON FRIDAYS

    2ND SHIFT – 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM M-TH OVERTIME ON FRIDAYS

    SUMMARY

    As an employee/owner at MEC, you will setup, adjust and operate all sizes of press brakes to perform a wide variety of forming, notching, bending, and punch operations on a diversified line of work. Ability to determine proper dies, setups of dies, setup of gauges, and adjustment of ram stroke to from all types of parts to proper angle and length without the use of work instruction. Ability to determine forming sequence of multiple hit parts without the use of work instruction. Capable of writing work instruction once part setup has been established. Work from drawings, patterns, templates, and specifications. Use vernier, protractor, indicator, radii gauges, etc. Proceed with minimum supervision and instruction.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary.

    Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position. 

    Writes part programs and stores in machine.

    Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints.

    Positions work piece manually or with crane.

    Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.

    Verifies dimensions of work piece and make adjustments if necessary.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three years related experience and/or training is preferred.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS 

    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to other employees of the organization.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

    REASONING ABILITY 

    Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

    OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

    Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

    Ability to use computer.

    You should be proficient in:

    • Blueprint Reading
    • Production Setups

    Machines & technologies you'll use:

    • Press Brake