
Posted 6 months ago
Brake Press Setup Operator
AI Summary
Sets up and operates brake presses and punch presses to form and bend metal materials to specified angles and radii. Ensures part quality, quantity, and production efficiency while sorting, packaging, and moving product.
About this role
KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Brake Press Setup/Operator sets-up and operates brake presses and punch presses to form and bend a variety of materials. Responsible for part quality and efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set-up dies and gauges, adjust ram stroke to form materials to proper angle and radii
- Work from drawings, specifications, patterns, or templates
- Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges
- Sorting and packaging parts
- Verify quantity & quality of material
- Moves raw material to and from production areas as necessary
- Operates overhead crane while moving product
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good math skills; Basic reading & writing skills
- Regular attendance is required; punctual, dependable
- Strong attention to detail
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required talk or hear and may occasionally sit; regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
BENEFITS:
Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:
- Culture Forward Work Environment
- PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan!
- 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous 401(K) plan with company match
- Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
- Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
- Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
- Company paid Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events
- Employee Recognition Programs
- PPE Reimbursement
Come grow with us. Apply today!
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