Press Brake Operator

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled fullservice metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:               

Under general supervision, the PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR is responsible for bending and forming metal sheets and plates by applying appropriate techniques in accordance with product specifications and safety requirements.

Reports to the Front Fabrication Supervisor

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.

• Shifts Available: 1st Shift (6:00AM – 2:30PM Monday – Friday)
• Understands the bending and forming processes, machinery, and operations to make equipment adjustments as necessary and safely and as trained to produce quality components.
• Reviews bills of materials and consistently checks material measurements and thickness for accuracy.
• Checks all incoming material to sketches/drawings/documents to ensure quality parts.
• Selects proper tooling to perform the job; responsible for storing all tooling appropriately to ensure prolonged tool life and quality.
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• Forms material by safely and correctly holding and guiding material into press brake.
• Complete and maintain all necessary and associated paperwork.
• Sound ability to understand and properly interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders, following procedures.
•   Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Good organizational and cleanliness skills (Super Steel 7S) are required.
• Adhere to all Super Steel and OSHA safety-related work rules and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:             

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• High school diploma or general education (GED) and 4 or more years of work experience required.
• Basic hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Must have worked with and thoroughly understand press brake equipment to run proper pre- and post- safety and preventive maintenance (PM) operations.
• Ability to understand and properly interpret work orders, follow procedures and maintain a high attention to detail.
• Basic math skills (add, multiply, subtract, divide, whole numbers, and fractions), including the ability to interpret measurements using handheld and mechanical measuring devices and power tools.
• Ability to work individually, or on occasion in a team environment.
• Basic proficiency in using computers, Microsoft Office desirable.

Benefits:

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement: As part of your benefits package at Super Steel LLC, you will be eligible for an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). The monthly pre-tax reimbursement amount is determined by your age, while your spouse will receive $272, and each child will receive $135. This arrangement allows you to choose a health insurance plan that best fits your needs and provides support for qualifying medical expenses not covered by your selected insurance. This flexibility empowers you to make informed decisions about your health care with the financial backing of the company. Elig