Posted 1 month ago
Press Machine Operator
AI Summary
Operates a press brake to bend metal parts according to blueprints and engineering drawings, programs CNC machines, selects tooling, and checks dimensions with calipers and tape measures.
About this role
Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Press Machine Operators for projects located in the Portland, TN area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is up to $28/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Press Brake Operator and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
- Read blueprints and work orders
- Interpret engineering drawings
- Understand bend dimensions, tolerances, and angles
- Determine the sequence of bends needed to make the part correctly
- Select and install tooling the press brake uses: punches dies
- Program the cincinnati machine using the cincinnati model enter bend angles
- Input material type and thickness
- Program backgauge positions
- Create or edit cnc programs
- Perform test bends
- Check dimensions using calipers and tape measures.
- Run production, and monitor quality
- Troubleshoot problems
Company Details
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
- Vacation Pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
“Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.
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Location
US-TN-MADISONSkills
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