About this position
Description:
Brake Operator I
Full-time | Permanent |Swing Shift
Hourly | $22 - $24 an hour
*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
Summary:
This position is responsible for basic form operations and set-ups.
Responsibilities:
- Perform duties as assigned by the Brake Lead.
- Develop operator skills.
- Run out set ups that have been proven, and make minor changes in tooling and machine controller to maintain tolerance on very specific dimensions, as assigned by the Brake Lead.
- Know how to measure dimensions with dial calipers, squares, and protractors.
- Clean department when needed. This can be anything from sweeping, mopping, and wiping down the brakes.
- Help higher-level operators to stay busy by assisting them with material handling, or assisting them with large parts.
- Move as directed by the Brake Lead to other areas of shop as the workload dictates.
- Helps to keep Brake Department area clean and orderly. Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to make minor adjustments to machines as directed by the Brake Lead, and knowing what some of the duties are before being asked to do them.
- Beginning use of “k” factors.
- Use shop math to perform simple part “back-checks”.
Education and Experience
- Requires 1-year working experience in a precision sheet metal environment with a minimum of 6 months as a Brake Operator.
- Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
Knowledge / Skills
- Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
- Ability to visually differentiate between metal types such as aluminum and steel.
- Know how to use dial calipers, squares and protractor.
- Know how to use a calculator, and basic arithmetic, such as addition subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Must know basic third angle projection as it pertains to print interpretation and understand most basic print call outs and notes.
Physical Requirements
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.