Press Brake Setup/ Operator at Nu-Way Industries, Inc.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Press Brake Setup, Press Brake Operation, CNC Programming, Tooling Selection, Blueprint Reading, Shop Mathematics, Micrometer Use, Caliper Use, Part Inspection, Data Collection System, Hand Tool Use, Fabrication

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Description Responsible to set-up and operate both automated and manual press brakes per work instructions and to achieve specified quality standards and production rates. Analyzes print and routing to determine best method to fabricate parts including review of sequence of planned operations and production requirements. Verifies material complies with requirements, selects tooling and makes adjustments, as required. Creates or modifies programs for CNC press brakes at the machine or off-line. Sets up press brake or other bending equipment to bend, notch, punch, form or straighten the part per print specifications and routing instructions. Inspects work piece for conformance to specifications using inspection or measurement instruments and adjusts set-up to achieve compliance. Operates equipment to produce parts and continues to monitor for compliance with quality and production rate requirements. Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information. Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts. Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities. Follow all safety procedures and wears safety equipment and apparel as required Perform all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards Ensure on a daily basis that the work area is clean, organized and does not contain any safety hazards (May) Use hand tools to straighten parts, remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces, using hammer, file, hand grinder or wire brush. Requirements · Minimum 5 years of manufacturing-related education or work experience in a metal fabrication facility · Prior press brake equipment setup/programming experience · Proficiency in a minimum of 50% of CNC controls · Ability to read a print, perform shop mathematics calculations, and use a micrometer/caliper Preferred Qualifications: · Model Maker apprenticeship completed · Bilingual (English/Spanish) · Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform tasks within the company’s ERP system (Epicor, a plus) Physical Requirements: · Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. · Ability to stand for extended periods of time. · Ability to communicate with others; accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system. · Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments. Working Conditions: Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting. Benefits Programs · Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment. · Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment. · Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching. · Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment. Paid Time Off · Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment. · IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA) · Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for setting up and operating both automated and manual press brakes according to work instructions to meet quality standards and production rates, which includes analyzing prints, selecting tooling, and programming CNC controls.