Brake Press Operator II

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Maysteel Industries provides complex sheet metal fabrication with a focus on design for manufacturing. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures custom OEM sheet metal enclosures, kiosks, cabinets, and racks for various industries.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Brake Press Operator II who will perform both routine and complex set-up operations of one of the following related to brake press operations, and any related equipment.

Work with team leader/supervisor employees to acquire skills required for promotion to Brake Press Operator III level.

Must demonstrate the ability to complete and understand direction from team leads/supervisors.

Education Level

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Work Experience

• 6 months to 1+ years of Brake Press experience
• Experience with power and hand tools (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees.
• Be able to set up and run brake press efficiently.
• Clean the production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris).
• Conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
• Conserve resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Increase knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to quality department specifications.
• Inform management or lead of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Maintain a safe work environment (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc.).
• Mark parts for identification.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on the machine
• Place equipment on conveyor belts/tables/baskets/totes for further processing.
• Properly scrap non-conforming material (set up parts)
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Recommend and select proper tooling for required tasks and recommend productive process changes.
• Record data.
• Start up and stop equipment.
• Take instructions from management and lead person.
• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture products at required quality levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Basic math and communication skills (required)
• Able to perform duties with minimal oversite

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs.
• Frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand or walk up to 8-10 hours per day.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• The job consists of working in a manufacturing facility.
• Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Modern, clean, and safe facilities
• Sign-on bonuses for select positions

Employer’s Statement

Maysteel is an Equal Employment Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.