Press Brake Operator II - 2nd Shift

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Operator II to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with quality/quantity standards.

Requirements

• Perform all dimensional inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and steel ruler to ensure production output meets requirements
• Perform routine operator maintenance and operational checks on all tools and equipment utilized including tool cleaning with stone, machine oiling, fluid level/air pressure checks, safety switch functioning, etc.
• Select and set-up tools, equipment and machines required for quality productions
• Review machine tooling requirements and plan set-up/operations to optimize flow of work through the cell/department
• Understand the effects of the forming process in downstream operations
• Make machine/tooling adjustments to bring non-conforming output into specifications
• Learn to adjust and control RAM speeds on the press as it comes down to bending the parts
• Understand different types of bending and how different materials react to forming, including growth, or shrinking
• Load thickness, bends, and tolerances of the material
• Demonstrate a full understanding of compound tolerances
• Complete reference sheets for complicated parts
• Set-up tooling needed
• Ability to make new programs on the machine
• Achieve and maintain any certifications required in their work area
• Cross trained in multiple workstations
• Work completely independent without supervision
• Produce quality work at company standard efficiency level for assigned work center
• Meet or exceed company standard PPM level
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in assigned work center
• Retain the knowledge of each job

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees