Press brake operator

JOB SUMMARY

The Press Brake Operator positions set up and operate the machine used to shape and form sheet metal or other metal parts or products. Participates in the inspection of goods in the warehouse

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read the plan, program and adjust the machine for each part.
• Check the pieces of metal using precision tools and make the appropriate modifications, if necessary.
• Launch production, following the check.
• Install the metal parts on the machine.
• Determine the bending sequence
• Select the tools according to the thickness of the metal sheet and the type of bending;
• Carry out maintenance and cleaning of the machine. (assigned to the evening employee)
• Clean the workspace.
• Participate in taking inventory.
• Complete documents for quality (ISO).
• Arrange parts properly on pallets for the next department
• To help or support another member of the organization who is absent or during peak periods, assume all related tasks

SKILLS PROFILES AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Training/ Experience/ Certification

• Diploma of professional studies (DEP) in sheet metal working.
• Minimum experience of two (2) to three (3) years in a similar role

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Amada press brake

Skills and required skills

• Organizational skills
• Autonomy
• Great ability to work in a team
• Versatility and flexibility
• Rigor, attention to detail and meticulousness

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Decision-making/Problem solving

Challenges:

• Management of bending tools, machine maintenance.
• Respect production times.

Solutions:

• To meet challenges, the job holder may regularly refer to established procedures and production support tools. task.

Level of autonomy

• Defines, with the immediate superior, the terms, stages and deadlines of the work. Guidelines or methods require good judgment for meaningful interpretations and adaptations

Consequences of errors

• Errors/actions/decisions have moderate consequences, in terms of loss of time, money, materials, or on the work of other employees, on services rendered and on the reputation of the organization.

Leadership/Supervisory Level

• No direct supervision of

Communication

Internal:

• Production Foreman/Coordinator
• All members of the plant
• The functions of the position generally require participation in exchanges of a common nature with other people in the normal course of performing the work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Efforts/Environment

• Average physical effort (almost always standing or regularly performing activities involving awkward positions such as climbing, bending, crouching, stepping over).

Sensory Attention/Stress Level

• The work requires average concentration, for example to read, write or fill out forms, do simple calculations, operate or use machines
• The tasks to be performed are slightly complex. The situations dealt with are similar or customary and require considering a moderate amount of practical information to make choices.