Press Brake Oper

Company: Norwood Manufacturing, Inc.

Norwood Manufacturing, Inc. is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of painted light-gauge metal parts. Headquartered in Norwood, NC, our facilities employ 60 people from our community. Norwood Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary of Burnham Holdings, Inc .and is respected as a quality leader in its market.

We are seeking a Brake Press Operator to join our team! This position must make sure the machines are set up properly, make adjustments to the machines to control speed, material feed, the path of the shape or bend and produce a quality product. Must be able to read and understand detailed blueprints to form finished products. This is a middle-level position.

This is full-time, hourly position located in Norwood, NC. Hours are Monday

• Friday 3:00 pm

• 11:30 pm, with some variations depending on need.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must demonstrate the technical skills and ability to set-up and operate a Brake Press.

• Must be able to visualize the design features in appearance, breaks, spot-welds, etc.

• Must be able to convert fractions to decimal points and back.

• Must comply with all applicable Quality, Manufacturing, and Safety Procedures.

• Is responsible for performing operator level maintenance.

• Must be able to read:

• Fabrication drawings.

• Work instructions.

• A tape measure.

• A square.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Problem solving skills

• Following of safe work practices such as LOTO, PPE, Fall Protection

• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical drawings

• Thorough knowledge of machine line equipment such as brake presses, shears and material handling equipment

• Attention to detail

• Strong machining, hydraulic, and mechanical skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, reach up to 7 feet, and capable of standing for extended period of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical , dental, and vision coverage available on the 60th day of hire.

• 401k plan with match on 90th day of hire.

• Biweekly pay

• 11 paid holidays

• Vacation time

• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months