Press Brake Operator

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Position Description

BRADFORD AFTERNOON SHIFT SHEET METAL PRESS BRAKE OPERATORS

The Opportunity

As part of Bradford’s development towards sheet metal self-sufficiency an excellent opportunity has arisen for Press Brake Operators reporting to the Sheet Metal Department Team Leader working on the afternoon shift.

Key Responsibilities

• To operate any of three Amada press brakes to achieve output, efficiency and quality targets
• To conduct tool changes and tool maintenance
• To ensure completed work is checked off, identified and passed on to assembly, weld or paint in a controlled and organised manner
• To record output and quality information as specified
• To support the Sheet Metal Team leader and Machine Programmer in problem solving and continuous improvement activities relating to the folding operation
• To ensure all safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and to contribute to building a safety first culture in the department
• To contribute to the general maintenance of the sheet metal department by conducting basic maintenance, 5s and cleaning activities
  
  

Required Education & Qualifications

• Knowledge and extensive practical experience operating an automated Press Brakes
• Tool changeover and tool maintenance
• The desire to help construct a sheet metal department from scratch with an open mind to new innovative methods
• Ability to work independently and with initiative to achieve production targets
• Ability to perform part dimensional inspection and the mathematical ability needed to make machine adjustments
• Outstanding attention to detail and evidence of an inquisitive nature and spirit of continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills and ability and desire to work as part of a team
• Excellent IT skills
  
  

Afternoon shift - 13:55pm to 21:55pm Monday to Thursday, 11:15am to 18:55pm Friday