Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift - Metals USA

Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift



Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Press Brake Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Press Brake Operator regularly performs routine to moderately advanced production activities requiring demonstrated skill and competency in production processes and machine operation acquired through an apprenticeship and/or considerable training.



Duties & Responsibilities:


* Positions work pieces for processing, operating a single point machine to process work pieces by cutting, sawing and grinding.
* Uses gauges, calipers indicators or rulers for measurement.
* Programs machine from standard drawing file.
* Operates overhead crane.
* Determines processing specifications such as materials, tool requirements, dimensions and tolerances by reviewing blueprints, orders, or other written specifications.
* Installs and aligns specified blades, and fixtures using gauges, templates, feelers, shims or hand tools.
* Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
* Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates.
* Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or work pieces.
* Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
* Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a saw operator.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.



Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.



Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.




* High School Diploma or GED
* Minimum 18 years of age
* Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)
* Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
* Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned)
* Minimum one (1) year experience as a machine operator
* Knowledge of matching procedures
* Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator preferred
* Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
* Detail oriented, able to multi-task
* Valid OSHA forklift certification
* Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen



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