Press Brake Operator / Metal Fabricator
Northern Air Systems
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- Pay
- $20 to $30
- an hour
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 9 days ago
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About the company
Northern Air Systems
Mechanical or industrial engineering · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Sets up and operates press brakes to bend and form sheet metal components according to blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
- Selects and installs appropriate tooling, dies, and punches based on material type, thickness, bend angle, and part requirements.
- Reviews blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to determine proper dimensions, bend locations, angles, and tolerances.
- Measures, marks, positions, and aligns sheet metal to ensure accurate and consistent forming.
- Adjusts machine settings and verifies first-piece dimensions before proceeding with production.
- Inspects completed parts using measuring tools and gauges to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Operates other metal fabrication equipment, such as shears, rolls, drill presses, and related machinery, as trained and assigned.
- Performs fabrication tasks, including cutting, bending, forming, and preparing metal components for assembly.
- Identifies and reports defective parts, material discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
- Maintains production records and completes required documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Handles sheet metal and fabricated components safely to prevent damage, injury, or product mix-ups.
- Moves materials and finished components using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other approved equipment when trained and authorized.
- Maintains tools, dies, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Performs routine equipment inspections and operator-level maintenance as trained and authorized.
- Follows all established safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Notifies management of equipment malfunctions, major repairs, material shortages, or production delays.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need
- Sets up and operates press brakes to bend and form sheet metal components according to blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
- Selects and installs appropriate tooling, dies, and punches based on material type, thickness, bend angle, and part requirements.
- Reviews blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to determine proper dimensions, bend locations, angles, and tolerances.
- Measures, marks, positions, and aligns sheet metal to ensure accurate and consistent forming.
- Adjusts machine settings and verifies first-piece dimensions before proceeding with production.
- Inspects completed parts using measuring tools and gauges to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Operates other metal fabrication equipment, such as shears, rolls, drill presses, and related machinery, as trained and assigned.
- Performs fabrication tasks, including cutting, bending, forming, and preparing metal components for assembly.
- Identifies and reports defective parts, material discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
- Maintains production records and completes required documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Handles sheet metal and fabricated components safely to prevent damage, injury, or product mix-ups.
- Moves materials and finished components using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other approved equipment when trained and authorized.
- Maintains tools, dies, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
- Performs routine equipment inspections and operator-level maintenance as trained and authorized.
- Follows all established safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Notifies management of equipment malfunctions, major repairs, material shortages, or production delays.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Key skills
Operating press brakesReading and interpreting blueprintsMetal fabricationMeasuring tools and gaugesForklifts
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Job Purpose:
Sets up and operates press brakes and other metal fabrication equipment to form, bend, and fabricate sheet metal components in accordance with blueprints, work orders, production specifications, and established ISO quality standards. This position ensures components meet dimensional and quality requirements while maintaining safe operating practices and supporting production schedules.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Sets up and operates press brakes to bend and form sheet metal components according to blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
Selects and installs appropriate tooling, dies, and punches based on material type, thickness, bend angle, and part requirements.
Reviews blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to determine proper dimensions, bend locations, angles, and tolerances.
Measures, marks, positions, and aligns sheet metal to ensure accurate and consistent forming.
Adjusts machine settings and verifies first-piece dimensions before proceeding with production.
Inspects completed parts using measuring tools and gauges to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
Operates other metal fabrication equipment, such as shears, rolls, drill presses, and related machinery, as trained and assigned.
Performs fabrication tasks, including cutting, bending, forming, and preparing metal components for assembly.
Identifies and reports defective parts, material discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
Maintains production records and completes required documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Handles sheet metal and fabricated components safely to prevent damage, injury, or product mix-ups.
Moves materials and finished components using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other approved equipment when trained and authorized.
Maintains tools, dies, gauges, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Performs routine equipment inspections and operator-level maintenance as trained and authorized.
Follows all established safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
Notifies management of equipment malfunctions, major repairs, material shortages, or production delays.
Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience Required:
Two to four years of related manufacturing or metal fabrication experience and/or training preferred. Experience operating press brakes and reading and interpreting blueprints is preferred.
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