Press Brake Operator

Job Summary

Processes quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Prepares production equipment for operation by making equipment setup adjustments, assisting with equipment changeovers.

• Maintains quality standards and customer specifications by conducting first-piece and in-process inspection; completing production control charts; analyzing recordings and making equipment adjustments.

• Helps trains others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures.

• Maintains machine operation by solving production process problems; making equipment adjustments; reporting production and quality data; reporting decisions made; referring questions to the supervisor.

• Maintains production operations by following policies and procedures (equipment, raw and in-process materials, and finished goods); reporting needed changes.

• Ensures operation of equipment by following preventative maintenance policies and procedures; reporting needed changes and repairs.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed through cooperation with team members and acceptance of re-assignments as directed by supervisors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to follow instructions and communicate well.

• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.

• Must be able to comprehend and use basic math.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Other Skills and Abilities

• knowledge of measuring devises

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to read and understand work orders

Values and Competencies

Live by the core Kloeckner core beliefs:

• Safety and well-being of employees

• Humility and open communication

• Trust and respect

Additional job-related competencies

General KMC Competencies

• Problem Solving

• Self-Development

• Organizational Alignment

Digital Competencies

• Job-Specific Technical Skills

• Using Systems to Measure Work

• Dealing with Ambiguity

Operational Excellence Competencies [if applicable]

• Action Oriented

• Drive for Results

Working Conditions

This position is performed in a warehouse environment. This role may work near mechanical parts and in covered/outside weather conditions including a dusty environment.

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is a pioneer in the digital transformation of the steel industry and looks to be a full-line service center to its customers while fully digitalizing the supply and service chain. Kloeckner is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia and has more than 45 locations around the US, with more than 2,300 employees. It is a member company of Klckner & Co., a distribution and service network of 170 locations in 13 countries, servicing over 120,000 customers.

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.