Press Brake Operator (1st Shift)

What you’ll do:

The Fabricator will work as part of a manufacturing team to ensure daily goals and objectives are achieved in the fabrication department. This individual will be responsible for set-up, operation, change over, and general maintenance of machinery in the steel shop including Press Brakes and Lasers, and is responsible for the lay-out, assembly, and proper forming of material per blueprints & specifications.

• Operate a press brake to manufacture parts from sheet metal or metal plates according to safe work practices.  Adhering to all required personal protective equipment
• Prepare, set up and adjust press brake as required reading job instructions and/or blueprints to cut / form required products.
• Perform set-ups, minor troubleshooting, and routine preventative maintenance when required.
• Assemble components of standard and engineered to order products using hand tools, pneumatic tools and move product from previous operation to next operation.
• Perform adjustments to machine, tooling, and wheels to keep product within specified tolerances per job instructions.
• Complete production documentation (first piece approvals, routing tags, scrap tickets, etc.) and use specified gages to ensure proper product tolerances.
• Maintain high levels of quality and continually seek methods of improvement for all functions of the position.

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of one year press brake machine experience (sheet metal fabrication preferred)
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience in metal fabrication or related work
• Previous experience operating a Press Brakes, Lasers, or CNC Machines
• Basic computer and math skills

Position Criteria:

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, and drawings 
• Able to move material as needed using material handling carts (push/pull 50lbs)
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Team player and able to collaborate with others to effectively complete work assignments per customer orders
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities
• Practice good housekeeping to keep assigned work-area clean, organized, and orderly.
• Perform other duties as required including flexing to other departments