Press Break Operator

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Company Profile

STERIS supports a healthier, safer world through innovative healthcare and life science solutions. It leads in products and services for procedures, devices, vaccines, and biologics.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Press Break Operator who will fabricate quality parts in a cost-effective manner, which will be used in the production of surgical equipment and related items or contracted business.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of sheet metal fabrication machine operator experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of management.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision if needed.
• Assist in training other employees in the fabrication department.
• Complete any projects, assignments, and duties as directed and instructed.
• Conform to all policies, procedures, and rules of conduct as communicated through the Employee Handbook, Bulletin Boards, Newsletters, and any other vehicle by which information is distributed by STERIS Management.
• Effectively use calipers, micrometers, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), steel rules, protractors, and tape measures to measure production parts.
• Exhibit teamwork by working cohesively with the fabrication team to continuously improve.
• Follow the 5S methodology to keep machines and the work area clean, neat, and orderly daily.
• Perform basic, daily maintenance on fabrication equipment.
• Program CNC press brakes and also adjust parameters within the CNC controls on the punch press and laser.
• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), shop orders/routings, and other working documents.
• Remain safety conscious at all times, wearing all prescribed personal protective equipment, and by observing all safety rules stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment: CNC punch press, CNC Laser, CNC press brakes, manual shear, mechanical presses and die sets, fabricator, plate roller, drills, and tapping heads.
• Take responsibility for the quality of all parts by inspecting and immediately reporting any problems, discrepancies/or irregularities to the supervisor.
• Work with computers to claim shop orders, retrieve CNC programs and engineering blueprints, and drawings.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to adapt to conditions as dictated by business requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the leadership team
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with others.
• Assist with training other operators.
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as 5S, Kanban Inventory, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving, are preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Strong math skills and the ability to apply them.
• Willingness to work overtime, if required.

Work Environment

• Handles sharp metal parts and tools
• May work shifts, including nights or weekends
• Stands for long hours near heavy machines
• Wears protective gear like gloves and boots
• Works in a loud, industrial environment

Benefits/Perks

• Annual bonus
• Annual merit increases
• Competitive salaries
• Healthcare benefits
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid-time off
• Tuition assistance

Employer’s Statement

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.