Brake Press Set Up Operator

Description

Falcon Manufacturing, a division of NOA Brands America, Inc., is a custom fabrication facility for sheet metal, tubing, and wire components.

Falcon provides economical manufacturing to large volume clients through our highly trained staff, advanced manufacturing technology, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.

Job Description:

Falcon Industries is looking to add a Brake Press Set-Up Operator to our team. The Brake Press- Set Up Operator is responsible for preparing and calibrating brake presses to bend and shape metal sheets according to precise engineering blueprints.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Set up and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Brake Press      
•  Choose and install the correct punch and die  
• Review technical drawings, blueprints and job order to determine exact material specifications and bending process
• Set up and run prototypes and production parts independently 
• Conduct test bends, measure parts using precision tools, adjust machine settings until the first piece meets quality standards
• Inspect parts for quality and conformance to blueprint specifications 
• Monitor the machine during operation for malfunctions, perform routine cleaning
• Maintains work area 
• Loads and unloads metal blanks. 
• May perform other related duties or work at a different workstation as production needs require 

Requirements

· Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing

· Minimum 5 years of experience operating Cincinnati and Amada Press Brakes or equivalent

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Ability to read blueprints and measure part, understand metallurgy

· Ability to use precision tools like calipers, micrometers, height gauges

· Ability to meet productivity standards, completing work in a timely manner

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

· Detail-orientated

· Experience in safety procedures including proper use of emergency stops and machine guards

· Energetic and eager to learn

· Dependable

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds

· Ability to sit, walk and stand for long shifts (up to 10 hours)

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

· Ability to work in noisy environment, varying temperatures

Bonus Points:

· Experience in metal shop production

· Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Department: Brakes

Reports to: Brake Dept. Supervisor

Location: Somerset, NJ 

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 6:00am to 2:30pm

Overtime as needed

Benefits

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

· Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life Insurance, LegalShield, and more)

· Company Paid Long-term Disability

· 401K with Company Match

· Paid Vacation and Sick Time

· 9 Paid Holidays

Pay: hourly, from $22.00-$28.00 DOE