Brake Press Operator

Brake Press Operator

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

Benefits:
We Now offer: DailyPay
"Work Today, Get Paid Today"

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Quarterly rate increase
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Safety Shoe Voucher Program

Summary:

Set-up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications. Must be capable of utilizing common measurement devices to check part compliance to specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Receives work instructions, prints and routers for the job.

• Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work.

• Knowledge of press brake operation and material limitations.

• Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required.

• Knowledge of press brake tooling and tooling applications.

• Shall be responsible for setting up press brake tooling.

• Shall be responsible for programming the operation of a CNC press brake.

• Thorough understanding of press brake and heavy machinery safety.

• Thorough understanding of sheet metal handling safety.

• Capable of reading part drawings and understanding tolerance requirements.

• Capable of lifting 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment.

• Capable of setting ram pressure and adjustment to assure correct die clearance due to metal thickness as indicated by measurement devices.

• Must be capable of understanding and operating press brake controls and can stand for extended periods of time.

Addition Responsibilities:

• May be required to obtain a fork truck drivers' license.

• Reporting machine and tooling problems to Team Leader.

• May be required to assist maintenance in the repair of press brake.

• Maintenance and safeguarding personal protective equipment. Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Stopping unsafe acts.

• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader.

• Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs.

Qualifications:

• Metal forming training/apprenticeship.

• Must be capable of using common measuring equipment for sheet metal.

• Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be caused by lack of required skills.

• Accident hazards can involve lifting injuries, cuts, electrical shock, and in severe cases, amputation. The work area must be examined before and monitored during work to maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent injury to self and others.

Safety/Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Requires bending, stooping, and standing.

• Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend time period).

• Good visual and spatial perception

• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – –
Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – –