OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Set Up I to perform a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, for production or assembly processes. May also assign personnel to various duties. May serve as a Lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs set-up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly
- Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment, to prepare for production operations
- Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machines, process problems, and/or determine solutions
- Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality
- Uses precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
- Assures that all materials are available at machines and workstations
- Assures proper quality during all phases of production. This includes, but is not limited to, materials and packaging, a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, to prepare them Operates the brake machine to assemble sheets, and bend and form metal, in a consistent manner in accordance with customer specification(s) by:
- Placing parts on a die
- Adjusting to ensure proper placement on a consistent basis
- Ensuring that angles and dimensions are correct
- Ensuring the proper sequence of process and required quantity of output
- Make minor adjustments and clear alarms
- Read blueprints
- Understand the assembly process and the movement of completed components
- Uses safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, and maintains a ¼-inch gap to ensure safe machine operation
- Uses precision measuring tools, such as a caliper, height gauge, and/or other precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify the accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
- Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations, and are of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging
- Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production
- Executes proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and make periodic quality checks of product to ensure that quality standards are met.? Also assist operators with, and train them in, the proper techniques of product inspection
- Assist in maintaining equipment and keeping work areas clean and orderly
- Instructs and assists operators and other workers in machine operation, process setup, quality standards, and process documentation
- Assists operators with measuring, blueprint-reading, and minor adjustments
- Report and prevent equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors
- Works within his/her area to assure production flows in an efficient manner. This includes planning for smooth transition to the next schedule job for their area
- Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner
- May perform the duties of Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II, as necessary
- May train new employees, provide work instruction, and answer questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor
