Press Brake Operator

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

What We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

Job Description:

Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Corporation: Rite-Hite
Department: Operations
Reports To: Production Support Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Clare, MI

Purpose

Set up, program, and operate CNC Press Brake machines to produce high-quality parts according to engineering and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Press Brake machines in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Program CNC controls using information provided on prints.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists.
• Verify that materials are correct in type and dimension before bending.
• Calculate blank sizes, bend locations, appropriate tonnage, and tooling for each part.
• Utilize work orders and QC packets to complete jobs accurately.
• Detect and correct equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance components; report issues to maintenance/management.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints.
• Verify machine settings and tolerances to ensure precision and quality.
• Perform quality checks before sending parts to the next operation.
• Use measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, micrometer) to verify work.
• Maintain the press dies and punches, keeping them free of debris and damage.
• Collaborate with engineers, production staff, or supervisors to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in products and processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of related manufacturing or CNC Press Brake experience required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and work with varying procedures and instructions.
  • Skilled in the use of standard measurement tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
  • Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle materials, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
• Frequent exposure to vibration, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, and outdoor weather.

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