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Cadrex Press Brake Operator II - 2nd Shift in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Press Brake Operator II - 2nd Shift
Chippewa Falls, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=600+Cashman+Drive+Chippewa+Falls+WI+USA+54729)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Operator II to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with quality/quantity standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all dimensional inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and steel ruler to ensure production output meets requirements
Perform routine operator maintenance and operational checks on all tools and equipment utilized including tool cleaning with stone, machine oiling, fluid level/air pressure checks, safety switch functioning, etc.
Based on production specifications and/or Lead’s instructions, select and set-up tools, equipment and machines required for quality productions
Review machine tooling requirements and plan set-up/operations to optimize flow of work through the cell/department
Understand the effects of the forming process in downstream operations
Make machine/tooling adjustments to bring non-conforming output into specifications
Understand deflect of material and spring back along the piece
Learn to adjust and control RAM speeds on the press as it comes down to bending the parts
Understand different types of bending and how different materials react to forming, including growth, or shrinking.
Load thickness, bends, and tolerances of the material
Demonstrate a full understanding of compound tolerances
Complete reference sheets for complicated parts
Set-up tooling needed
Ability to make new programs on the machine
Achieve and maintain any certifications required in their work area
Cross trained in multiple workstations
Work completely independent without supervision
Produce quality work at company standard efficiency level for assigned work center
Meet or exceed company standard PPM level
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in assigned work center
Retain the knowledge of each job
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years’ related experience preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Know when to add shims (.010, .020)
Know when to put different I-axis blocks
Understand tooling for hemming or offsets
Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness
EDUCATION
- High School diploma.
LOCATION
- Onsite - Chippewa Falls, WI
SCHEDULE
- Monday-Thursday, 4:30 pm-3:00 am
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.