Press Brake Operator - EXPERIENCED

Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators! 1st and 2nd shift available; 2nd shift receives shift premium pay!

Job Duties and Tasks

• Sets stops on machine bed, changes die, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.
• Inspects workpiece for defects.
• Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale.
• Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools including tape measure.
• Possess knowledge in forklift operations up to 6,000lb lift. 
• Separates materials and organizes materials on pallets.
• Identify parts and placements of said parts on correct pallets or workstations. 
• Assist Laser operator in material handling operations.  Loading/Unloading Laser as needed with materials.
• Dump Scrap material in designated area.
• Remove materials from workstations and deliver to different areas throughout the plant. 
• Bonus—Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations IE Press Brake/Saw/Shear/Small Drill
• All other duties as assigned. 

Company Total Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Referral Bonus available – up to $1500!
• Attendance Bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay starts day one

Qualifications

2 - 5 Years Press Brake experience

Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machine 

Able to lift 40-50lb independently and with assistance.  

Excellent attendance