Press Brake Set Up Operator

Rochester, New York

PRT Staffing
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About the Company - A precision metalworking company based in Rochester, NY. With more than 60 years of experience, specializing in sheet metal fabrication, precision stamping, machining, robotic welding, and more.


About the Role - Using job production documentation, selects, loads, and aligns tools into press brake machines in order to produce metal parts from raw stock while ensuring the safety integrity of the tool and the quality of the finished part.


Responsibilities -


  • Ensure all safety processes and procedures are defined for the job.
  • Reviews job description (job traveler) and determines tool requirement.
  • Using material handling equipment, loads and aligns appropriate tool into press brake machine.
  • Sets up blanks for forming in machine.
  • Selects appropriate packaging material and sets up supply.
  • Make the first part to ensure quality.
  • Confers with toolmakers and quality personnel to resolve problems.
  • Inspects first run of the part. Submits to inspection for blue tag. Runs parts.
  • Instructs machine operator on part production.
  • Performs periodic quality checks.
  • Schedules work on various press brake machines to ensure daily/weekly production requirements are met.
  • May train new brake operators.
  • May assist in scheduling jobs in other presses.
  • Maintains inventory of tools and fixtures.
  • Assists with other duties as assigned by supervisor/ manager.


Qualifications - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year certificate from college or technical school preferred. 2-3 years related experience or training


Required Skills

Understanding and ability to use inspection gauges (verniers, micrometers, height stand, pins) and material handling equipment


Preferred Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


Pay range and compensation package - $52,000-$62,400 DOE


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance

Date Posted: 24 April 2025
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