Blue Bird
Press Brake, CNC, & Turret Machine Operator
Blue Bird, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Selecting and positioning dies and punches in the bed and ram of pressProgramming stops on machine and repositioning stock to run through steps required to form parts to completionVerifying dimensions of work piecePerforming First Piece Inspection as requiredManually programming controller to required specificationsMust have previous experience operating press machinesADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understanding of lock out/tag out procedures and ability to use when appropriateMaintain a high level of productivity and qualityFollow work center procedures as definedMust be able to understand and follow instructions given in job routersDocument and notify Quality of any discrepancies and/or nonconformance'sNote any changes and/or recommendations that are needed for future production runsInspect finished products and parts by comparing them with blueprints and boundary samplesAbility to use grinders and other hand tools as necessaryEDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.Certificate from technical school and/or six months related experienceMath Skills : Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; use of a calculator) will help Press Brake Operators understand instructions, how plans work and make sure items are cut, bent, and formed correctly.Measuring Tool Usage : The use of measuring equipment such as scales, calipers and protractors as necessary to make sure quality specifications are achieved.Problem Solving Skills : Press Brake Operators will need to know when machines are not performing correctly, alert supervision to problems they are experiencing.Attention to Detail : Being observant and sage is critical to the overall well-being of the employee and his/her co-workers. In addition, Press Brake Operators must take great care in their work.Stamina : Press Brake Operators work doing repetitive movement.WORKING CONDITIONS:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and stand for long periods of timeMaintain a safe work areaKeep work area clean and organizedMust be a team playerWear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting and positioning dies and punches in the bed and ram of pressProgramming stops on machine and repositioning stock to run through steps required to form parts to completionVerifying dimensions of work piecePerforming First Piece Inspection as requiredManually programming controller to required specificationsMust have previous experience operating press machinesADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understanding of lock out/tag out procedures and ability to use when appropriateMaintain a high level of productivity and qualityFollow work center procedures as definedMust be able to understand and follow instructions given in job routersDocument and notify Quality of any discrepancies and/or nonconformance'sNote any changes and/or recommendations that are needed for future production runsInspect finished products and parts by comparing them with blueprints and boundary samplesAbility to use grinders and other hand tools as necessaryEDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.Certificate from technical school and/or six months related experienceMath Skills : Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; use of a calculator) will help Press Brake Operators understand instructions, how plans work and make sure items are cut, bent, and formed correctly.Measuring Tool Usage : The use of measuring equipment such as scales, calipers and protractors as necessary to make sure quality specifications are achieved.Problem Solving Skills : Press Brake Operators will need to know when machines are not performing correctly, alert supervision to problems they are experiencing.Attention to Detail : Being observant and sage is critical to the overall well-being of the employee and his/her co-workers. In addition, Press Brake Operators must take great care in their work.Stamina : Press Brake Operators work doing repetitive movement.WORKING CONDITIONS:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and stand for long periods of timeMaintain a safe work areaKeep work area clean and organizedMust be a team playerWear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)