SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This description summarizes the requirements of a Brake Press Operator II classification. Perform both routine and complex set-up operations of one of the following related to brake press operations, and any related equipment. Work with team leader/supervisor employees to acquire skills required for promotion to Brake Press Operator III level. Must demonstrate the ability to complete and understand direction from team leads/supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Maintain safe work environment (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc.).
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on machine
• Increase knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to quality department specifications.
• Inform management or lead of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Start up and stop equipment.
• Be able to set up and run brake press efficiently.
• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
• Clean production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris).
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment on conveyor belt/tables/basket/totes for further processing.
• Properly scrap non-conforming material (set up parts)
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Record data.
• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
• Take instructions from management and lead person.

• Conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture product at required quality levels.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Recommend and select proper tooling for required tasks, as well as recommend productive process changes.
• Conserve resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
• Able to perform duties with minimal oversite.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Experience with power and hand tools is a plus.

Basic math and communication skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs. Employees also frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand and/or walk up to 8-10 hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job consists of working in a manufacturing facility. Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment. Will receive objects or parts on conveyer belt, be responsible for your portion of the job, and then pass materials down conveyer belt or to next worker.