Forging Press Operator I Job Description Sample

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position will be responsible for the setting up, forming, inspecting, labeling, and sorting of parts at the same time in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The position may assume additional duties as assigned. The successful incumbent will be detail oriented, able to follow instructions well, and work well in a team atmosphere.

ACTIVITIES / TASKS

• Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings correctly

• Sets-up and operates machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines

• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion

• Performs part programming on machine

• Forms, inspects parts for accuracy, places correct Labels on parts and sorts

• Assists in performance of trouble shooting on machine when needed

• Safely and effectively use hand tools, computers, measuring tape, and machinery

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Safety

• Attendance

• Quality

• Throughput

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to plan work and select proper tools

• Ability to compare and accurately determine difference in size, shape, and form of objects

• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems

• Ability to set-up machines

• Ability to correctly and safely use hand tools (both manual and pneumatic)

• Ability to read a tape measure in metric and empirical standards

• Ability to read effectively from a paper copy

• Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to follow and understand directions

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required

• Previous shake and/or brake experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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.

• Lifting up to 75+ pounds with assistance

• Standing, walking, grasping, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting and foot pedals

• Perform repetitive motions

• Plant environment with potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise

About SPX

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation is a leading supplier of highly engineered HVAC products, detection and measurement technologies and power equipment. With operations in about 20 countries, SPX Corporation has approximately $2 billion in annual revenue and approximately 6,000 employees worldwide. SPX Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol, "SPXC". For more information, please visit www.spx.com.

SPX is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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Pressroom Press Operator 2 - Sheetfed

Conover, NC

• ID: 42722
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to sheet stock. Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn). Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examine plates for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Required Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of sheetfed, offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.

• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully. Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.

• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being produced.

• Ability to mount and align the printing plates correctly.

• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).

• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

• Must be able to maintain good attendance.

• Ability to read and interpret documents to include job tickets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• Must be able to work overtime including 12 hour shifts and assigned weekends, as scheduled.

• Must be able to flex schedule to meet the needs of production, including working a different shift if needed.

• Must be able to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years setting up and operating a multi-color sheetfed press.

RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

General Job Description:

Sets up and operates all types of press brakes including AMADA RG100 with NC back gagging. Utilizes total length of brake and various tools to form shapes in sheet metal. Works closely with Plant Manager, management and others to accomplish corporate goals. Works with department supervisor with minimal supervision. A Brake Press Set-up / Operator (Class A) sets up new jobs and establishes tooling required while working with Quality Assurance. Plans and alters jobs to allow for maximum production. Helps to design tooling required for jobs. Understands output and the math related to achieve maximum efficiency. Able to set-up jobs by using form calculations. Helps to train both Class B and C level Brake Press employees.

Minimum Qualification:

*
• Five * years experience operating and setting up press brakes for the sheet * metal industry *
• High * school diploma or equivalent. *
• Able * to read and interpret the most complex drawings to produce * acceptable parts (blue print reading Class II). *
• Must * have knowledge in GD&T tolerance *
• Geometry * is a plus *
• Fluent * in written and verbal English *
• Must * supply own tools

Specific Duties:

*
1. Set-up * / Operate AMADA Brake Press for complex and simple production / * prototypes *
2. Set-up * Brake Press for operators at multiple work stations *
3. Organize * work area and all tooling. *
4. Assist * in design of special tooling and fixtures. *
5. Help * Engineering to determine proper processing. *
6. Coordinate * with programming to flat pattern layout. *
7. Gather, * preset and install proper tooling and fixtures. *
8. Determine * with Quality Control in-process inspection requirements, gauging and * measuring devices. *
9. Run * first piece and assure conformance to drawing. *
10. Inspect * all parts as required by process sheet and drawings, using all types * of precision measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring * device. *
11. Document * inspection data and procedures *
12. Check * tooling wear and change as needed. *
13. Monitor * at appropriate intervals production processes to insure continued * part compliance. *
14. Suggest * and assists in proper material handling and storage in the * department *
15. Monitor * production to ensure conformance with process sheet and time * standards. *
16. Monitor * machine maintenance for lubrication, guarding and cleanliness. *
17. Assist * others with processing, methods and work habits to maintain maximum * efficiency *
18. Monitor * scrap and rework

Required Tool List:* * *

*
1. 6” * Verniers* * * * *
2. Tape * Measure *
3. Ball * Peen Hammer *
4. Square *
5. Set * Allen Wrenches*

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.

Pressroom Press Operator 2

Irvine, CA

• ID: 43477
• Full-Time/Regular

T/O Printing, an RRD company, is hiring a Press Operator in Westlake Village, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to a paper web or sheet stock.

• Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn).

• Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.

• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.

• Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

Required Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.

• Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.

• Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment.

• Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

• Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.

• Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Pressroom Press Operator

Gainesville, FL

• ID: 42969
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to a paper sheet stock. Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn). Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates, examine plates for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.

Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments. Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.

Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run. Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

General

Job Description:

Sets up and operates all types of press brakes including AMADA RG100 with NC back gagging. Utilizes total length of brake and various tools to form shapes in sheet metal. Works closely with Plant Manager, management and others to accomplish corporate goals. Works with department supervisor with minimal supervision. A Brake Press Set-up / Operator (Class A) sets up new jobs and establishes tooling required while working with Quality Assurance. Plans and alters jobs to allow for maximum production. Helps to design tooling required for jobs. Understands output and the math related to achieve maximum efficiency. Able to set-up jobs by using form calculations. Helps to train both Class B and C level Brake Press employees.

Minimum Qualification:

• Five * years experience operating and setting up press brakes for the sheet * metal industry *
• High * school diploma or equivalent. *
• Able * to read and interpret the most complex drawings to produce * acceptable parts (blue print reading Class II). *
• Must * have knowledge in GD&T tolerance *
• Geometry * is a plus *
• Fluent * in written and verbal English *
• Must * supply own tools

Specific Duties:

1. Set-up * / Operate AMADA Brake Press for complex and simple production / * prototypes *
2. Set-up * Brake Press for operators at multiple work stations *
3. Organize * work area and all tooling. *
4. Assist * in design of special tooling and fixtures. *
5. Help * Engineering to determine proper processing. *
6. Coordinate * with programming to flat pattern layout. *
7. Gather, * preset and install proper tooling and fixtures. *
8. Determine * with Quality Control in-process inspection requirements, gauging and * measuring devices. *
9. Run * first piece and assure conformance to drawing. *
10. Inspect * all parts as required by process sheet and drawings, using all types * of precision measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring * device. *
11. Document * inspection data and procedures *
12. Check * tooling wear and change as needed. *
13. Monitor * at appropriate intervals production processes to insure continued * part compliance. *
14. Suggest * and assists in proper material handling and storage in the * department *
15. Monitor * production to ensure conformance with process sheet and time * standards. *
16. Monitor * machine maintenance for lubrication, guarding and cleanliness. *
17. Assist * others with processing, methods and work habits to maintain maximum * efficiency *
18. Monitor * scrap and rework

Required Tool List:* * *

1. 6” * Verniers* * * * *
2. Tape * Measure *
3. Ball * Peen Hammer *
4. Square *
5. Set * Allen Wrenches*

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.

Manufacturing Press Operator

Wilson, NC

• ID: 42634
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or single or multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to a paper web or sheet stock. Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn). Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.

Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments. Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.

Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run. Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly.

Candidate must have manufacturing experience, press operating experience preferred.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

Fabricator / Press Brake Operator

• Smithfield, UT

• Full Time

• 42-52-39 Smithfield Precision Fab

• Entry Level

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SUMMARY

Working in a manufacturing setting; set up, operate, and maintain various press brake machines. Using blueprints, tape measures, calipers, etc. to make sure the various parts you produce are within tolerance. Working as a team and individually to produce parts. Occasionally taping parts by hand, and or doing any other miscellaneous project as needed. Will be on feet all day lifting various sizes of metal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

• Be able to lift over 50 lbs.

• Know basic math and reading skills.

• Be able to read a tape measure

• Operate basic power tools.

• Be able to read a blue print.

• Have reliable transportation to and from work

• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED

• 6 months Press brake operating experience

• Knowledge and understanding of various tools including but not limited to: Calipers, Protractors, Height Gate, Rulers

"We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law."

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Pre-press Digital Press Operator

Midland, MI

• ID: 42351
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up and operate the I-Gen and Digi-master equipment by reviewing job specifications, making equipment adjustments, and performing on going quality checks to produce quality forms which meet internal standards and customer needs.

• Operates various imaging equipment while maintaining quality that meets job specifications.

• Prepares for the job run time by reviewing the job specifications and making adjustments to the equipment to provide a sample of the finished product.

• Reviews the sample form with the supervisor using the equipment checklists to ensure that it meets all job specifications and quality requirements

• Changes paper stock on the equipment and refills paper trays to keep the job running efficiently and on time.

• Visually inspects the forms during run time to ensure that they meet job specifications and quality standards.

• Cleans work areas to maintain a safe and organized environment.

• May include other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Requires knowledge of standard set ups, adjustments and operating characteristics of the equipment and skill to perform standard adjustments and operate the equipment. Good knowledge of digital print equipment with ability to set up, operate, and make adjustments to the equipment according to the individual job requirements, operating characteristics, and capabilities of the equipment. Requires knowledge of color theory and ability to make adjustments and color corrections when operating the equipment to produce the imaging to customer specifications. Knowledgeable about routine maintenance and upkeep of equipment.