PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR- 2nd Shift

Company: Progressive Metal Mfg Co
Location: Ferndale
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Title : Press Brake Operator 2nd Shift Reports to: Supervisor Duties & Tasks Safely load material according to part blueprint. Operate hydraulic brake press according to the Production Package. Perform hourly in-process and finished part inspections using gauges, calipers, and squares to ensure quality goals are met. Meet daily production goals and Zero-Defect criteria. Place finished parts into designated containers with appropriate label, as instructed. Ensure required paperwork and computer entries are complete and accurate. Immediately inform leader or member of management of any machine malfunction, production quality or safety issues. Perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting actions involving material weighing 1-100 pounds. Monitor production supplies and material and notify management of shortages prior to running out. Ensure housekeeping duties are a priority. Maintain a clean and safe department and workplace. Perform all production duties according to established TS-16949 Procedures. Additional Duties Provide continuous process improvement suggestions designed to improve quality and efficiency within operating area. Assist with periodic inventory as required. Clearly identify and tag all stored material as required. Operate overhead crane and hi-lo as required (license required). Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leader or Supervisor. Skills Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, to make improvements or take corrective action. Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Problem Solving – Generating alternatives. Evaluating and selecting alternatives. Implementing solutions. Adaptability - change actions, course or approach to doing things to suit a new situation. Desire to Help – Offering your services or resources to make someone’s job easier. Abilities Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Processes and Procedures – The ability to consistently follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results. Team work – The ability to work within a team. Endurance - Ability to stand for long- periods of time. Technical Knowledge Familiarity with Windows OS, Keyboard, mouse and scanner. Capable of reading and understanding Blueprints. Basic Reading capability Basic Math capability Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. One year experience in metal fabricating plant. Basic math skills. Works well on a team. Attention to detail. Experience with gauges and calipers preferred. Ability to read blueprints preferred.

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