OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Operator III to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with quality/quantity standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draw new tools in library
- Ability to back-save tooling library and programs to network
- Call service and tech support for machine problems and work with techs
- Coordinate and communicate any need for service or maintenance work with their lead and maintenance staff. Work with maintenance to ensure equipment stays running efficiently and ensure PMs are being performed
- Ability to help with quoting new parts and what knowledge of what tooling will be needed
- Skilled at Parallelism
- Identify bend sequences of parts without reference sheets
- Know and understand all menus on Brake Press Computer
- Understand T-Factors for bending metal
- Know how to look up type and thickness of metal for bend radius
- Find the minimum punch size of material
- Know how to calculate punch nets for different radius measurements
- Ability to calibrate Press Brake Equipment
- Know when and how to order tooling
- Ability to train new employees and mentor current employees to reach company standards for quality and efficiency
- Direct completion or complete process improvements including creating jigs
- Exceed company standards for efficiency and quality PPM level for assigned work center
- Lead and participate in Safety initiatives
- Detect quality issues and exceed RMA goals
- Direct work and ask team for ownership to meet deadlines and goals
- Conduct team meetings with the Lead as needed
- Provide Lead with necessary information on the schedule to ensure accuracy and meet demands
- Look ahead at future schedule/capacity to provide feedback on potential overbooked time frames
- Effectively define problems, determine the cause, identify a solution, and implement them
- Populate white boards
- Know how to open and shut down the shop
- Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvement
