Press Brake Operator - 2nd shift

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Kentwood

Office Location: 4380 52nd street - - - - -

Date posted: 24-Jun-2025

Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

General Description

Sets up and operates a variety of complex machines such as, but not limited to power brake, hydraulic brake, and/or air bender brake. May install and adjust dies and gauges as needed. Makes machine adjustments and typically manages several variables within operation of the assigned machine. Performs normal routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of assigned machinery as required. Also, perform additional tasks to support other functions of the Core Steel division.

Skills/Abilities

* Able to work standing constantly and with frequent bending and twisting.

* Able to occasionally lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist; lift 50 lbs from waist to shoulders; and push / pull up to 15 lbs.

* Able to frequently carry 35-55 lbs.

* Able to reach constantly forward, frequently laterally and occasionally over the shoulders.

* Able to occasionally grasp with moderate force.

* Able to rotate to other work in the zone, department, division or plant as required.

* Able to read blueprints and use measuring tools (e.g. calipers, linear measuring machine, fixtures etc.) to ensure that parts are within quality specifications.

* Able to visually inspect for defects.

* Able to setup and operate assigned equipment, with the ability to make adjustments as needed to produce quality parts / product.

* Able to select the proper gauge and quality of steel required.

* Must be able to meet required takt/cycle time if applicable.