Meridian Zero Degrees

The Brake Press Operator is responsible for forming, bending, cutting, and punching sheet metal and producing quality fabricated parts from custom print specifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Operate multiple brake presses and perform a variety of operations associated with safe and quality production.
• Interpret work orders to determine quantity needed, due dates, and any other pertinent information.
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, protractors, and interpret tolerances.
• Capacity to understand blueprints, while understanding how the measurement and tolerances relate to the finished product.
• Measures product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and performs quality inspection of finished product as required by work order.
• Perform first piece inspection to confirm tolerances and dimensions are within specifications.
• Perform general clean-up duties & maintenance of the equipment and surrounding areas.
• May perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack and/or forklift to move and stage materials.
• Adhere to all Meridian and OSHA safety related work rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general educational development (GED) and 2-3 years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to do count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and specifications and the ability to effectively communicate with other department and coworkers.
• Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Bending, Reaching, Handling
• Ability to see less than 20 inches
• Lift and carry up to 60 lbs.