Job Opening: Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator needed in Fridley, MN

**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SETTING UP AND CHANGING TOOLS**

SHIFTS: 5:30AM-4:00PM & 3:30PM-2:00AM (Monday-Thursday)

PAY: $23/HR + Depending on Experience

• Performs all duties and responsibilities with an emphasis on safety.
• Operates most sheet metal machines such as brakes, lasers, deburring machines, shears, notches and turret punching machines.
• Receives work orders and prints, and use shop calculations/math if necessary. Works from complex drawings, prints, templates and specifications.
• Use a variety of machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments to cut and form pieces to required dimensions.
• Performs highly diversified work involving close tolerances with a basic understanding of blank sizes and bend allowances. Uses precision measuring instruments to check for accuracy.
• Monitors machines at all times for proper operation.
• Works with close supervision in coordination with other team members and other departments in the company
• Keeps work area clean and orderly

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to attend any schooling necessary to complete the future educational requirements.
• Adequate computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft.
• Ability to effectively read, write and speak the English language or the ability to communication effectively in this plant environment.
• Proficient at advance shop mathematics.
• Requires a high degree of attention, mental alertness and care to prevent injury to self and others when operating machines.
• Must be willing to take a drug screening and background check
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly during the shift.
• Regularly bends, twists, stoops, pushes, pulls and reaches with hands and arms.
• Must be able to stand, or sit as needed for the entire shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to loud noise most of the shift. Authorized hearing protection is required.
• Exposed to a wide range of heat and cold, primarily due to normal fluctuations in indoor production area temperatures, and occasionally due to exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Regularly works with cutting oils and solvents.