You'll form steel plate on our press brake and plate roll to the exact shape and tolerance on the drawing, from layout through the final check.
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What you'll do
- Check plate size and thickness, including forming stock length.
- Read drawings to determine bends and verify dimensions.
- Lay out and mark material for pressing.
- Rig and place stock in the press.
- Check the formed radius with templates, chords, and layout lines.
- Make fine adjustments on the press brake until the piece is formed to specification.
- Check metal edges for straightness and flatten when required.
- Keep every formed piece identified.
- Perform preventive maintenance on the press brake and plate roll.
- Complete shop paperwork.
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What you bring
- High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of experience in a similar job
- Crane operator, forklift, and safety training
- Basic shop math, including calculating tonnage and correct die openings for different metals
- Able to use cranes, rigging, and material handling equipment
- Understands metal press forming and can read prints and drawings
- Can build jigs and templates
- Knows and meets all forming tolerances, with solid forming, flattening, and straightening skills
Ready to apply?
Attach your résumé and we'll be in touch if your background is a good fit.