PRESS BRAKE OIPERATOR Jobs in Houston
Sets up and operates Amada Press Brakes, to bend, straighten, and form metal plates, sheets and structural shapes according to prints and specifications.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Reads and interprets engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine production methods, and sequence operation. x
Completes First Piece Inspection sheet. x
Positions work piece against stops and guides or aligns layout marks with dies or cutting blades manually or using hoist. x
Starts machine and observes machine operation to reposition work piece, change dies or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes. x
Inspects or measures work using rule, gauges, and templates. x
(May) Help with the training of new machine operators. x
Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities. x
Inspects and measures parts to maintain statistical process control charts. x
Completes Product Identification Tags. x
Responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe working environment.
OTHER DUTIES: x (May) Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. x
Perform any other temporary or permanent assignment that may be necessary. x
Responsible for any normal cleaning that may be necessary in the work environment (pick up ear plugs and glasses, etc. .…).
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience: 3 years of Amada experience.
Must be able to work well with others, read drawings, follow process flow charts, inspect to requirements, multi-task oriented, and can take directions from supervisor(s). Must have own tools, able to do own setups and be proficient in print reading.
Behavioral Requirements: A team player attitude, open minded, can give as well as take suggestions, aggressive work behavior and good attitude toward Ambox.
Physical Demands: The employee is required to: x stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. x exert 30 to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or x exert 15 to 30 lbs of force frequently, and/or x exert up to 15 lbs of force constantly to move objects.