Brake Press Operator - Grassland (Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) at KCC Manufacturing

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brake press operation, CNC programming, Sheet metal handling, Blueprint reading, Vernier calipers, Micrometer, Protractor, Machinist square, Machine maintenance, Tooling setup, Safety compliance, Tolerance requirements, Ram pressure adjustment, Die clearance, Forklift operation

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Brake Press Operator KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Benefits: We Now offer: DailyPay! "Work Today, Get Paid Today!" * 9 Paid Holidays * Quarterly bonuses * Quarterly rate increase * Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages * 401K * Monthly Accrued Vacation * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) * Safety Shoe Voucher Program Summary: Set-up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications. Must be capable of utilizing common measurement devices to check part compliance to specifications. Essential Functions: * Receives work instructions, prints and routers for the job. * Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work. * Knowledge of press brake operation and material limitations. * Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required. * Knowledge of press brake tooling and tooling applications. * Shall be responsible for setting up press brake tooling. * Shall be responsible for programming the operation of a CNC press brake. * Thorough understanding of press brake and heavy machinery safety. * Thorough understanding of sheet metal handling safety. * Capable of reading part drawings and understanding tolerance requirements. * Capable of lifting 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment. * Capable of setting ram pressure and adjustment to assure correct die clearance due to metal thickness as indicated by measurement devices. * Must be capable of understanding and operating press brake controls and can stand for extended periods of time. Addition Responsibilities: * May be required to obtain a fork truck drivers’ license. * Reporting machine and tooling problems to Team Leader. * May be required to assist maintenance in the repair of press brake. * Maintenance and safeguarding personal protective equipment. Maintain a clean and safe work area. * Stopping unsafe acts. * Other duties as assigned by Team Leader. * Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs. Qualifications: * Metal forming training/apprenticeship. * Must be capable of using common measuring equipment for sheet metal. * Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be caused by lack of required skills. * Accident hazards can involve lifting injuries, cuts, electrical shock, and in severe cases, amputation. The work area must be examined before and monitored during work to maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent injury to self and others. Safety/Physical requirements: * Ability to lift 50 lbs. * Requires bending, stooping, and standing. * Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend time period). * Good visual and spatial perception * Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc. KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For any questions you can contact: Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5848 Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502-493-585 Brendalee Vicente - Recruiter Coordinator - bvicente@kccmfg.com - 502-493-57499

Responsibilities

The Brake Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC press brake machinery to bend sheet metal according to technical drawings. They must perform daily machine maintenance, verify part accuracy using precision measuring tools, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.