Press Brake Operator

Company Description Peerless-AV is a long-established innovator in audio-visual solutions, with over 80 years of experience designing and manufacturing high-quality products. The company’s portfolio includes outdoor displays and TVs, dvLED and LCD video wall systems, integrated kiosks, professional carts and stands, and custom project solutions. Peerless-AV focuses on building strong partnerships by delivering reliable products and world-class service for both global deployments and specialized installations. Team members collaborate with an award-winning group of experts committed to supporting customers at every stage of their projects. More information about the company and its offerings is available at peerless-av.com.

Role Description The Press Brake Operator is a full-time, on-site role located in the Greater Chicago Area. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting press brake machinery to form metal components according to specifications. Day-to-day tasks include reading and interpreting blueprints, selecting proper tooling, performing test runs, and measuring finished parts to maintain quality standards. The Press Brake Operator will monitor equipment performance, identify and resolve basic mechanical issues, and collaborate with production and quality teams to meet scheduling and output goals. Maintaining a clean, safe work area and following all safety protocols and standard operating procedures is essential. This position will be work Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma

  Experience:

• Minimum of four years fabrication experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to set up and operate a wide variety of equipment
• Reading blueprints/schematics
• Ability to use squares, tape measures and calipers for quality checks.
• Positive can-do attitude
• Quality control on finished products in an ISO environment
• Supervise and inspect operators work.

ESSENTIAL RESULTS :

• Working knowledge of press-brakes including Cincinnati, Trumpf, Ras, knowledge of tooling for each machine
• Working knowledge of tapping, timesaver, punch press, drilling, and Pem insertion is essential for this job.
• Working knowledge of Haas, Mazak and threading machines
• Read and interpret shop orders, including drawings, routings, and set-up sheets
• Verify correct raw material or work in progress material
• Able to bend stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum
• Able to determine proper tooling to make progressive bends
• Able to determine tonnage, k-factors for all bends
• Bend or joggle to the specified dimension
• Responsible for maintaining quality and documenting all in process specifications
• Responsible for filling out paperwork and time clock reporting associated with work performed
• Perform job duties in a safe and effective manner
• Report machine problems such as air or oil leaks to lead man or supervisor
• Producing prototypes and necessary inspection forms in a timely manner.
• Proper stacking and care of parts thru fabrication.
• Knowledge of 2, 4 and 6 axis back gauging.
• Ability to request tooling when needed.
• Clear communication with quality, engineering and product development when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITION:

• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be physically capable of standing/bending/stooping/squeezing 8+ hour shift(s)
• Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 30 lbs. on a given day without assistance and 31-70 lbs. with assistance.
• Must have the ability to push, pull material and equipment as needed.
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment including gloves and glasses.