Press Brake Operator
About HME, Inc.:
Haas Metal Engineering is a leading AISC-certified provider of high-quality structural steel, custom metal fabrication, and erection services. For over 25 years, HME, Inc. has championed innovative solutions, adopted cutting edge technologies, expanded our capabilities, and grown our workforce to meet the everchanging needs of the construction industry. Our accuracy, dependability and responsive customer service has made us the first choice for many contractors, not just in the Midwest, but nationwide.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Shape various metals within tolerance according to blueprint specifications
- Perform tooling setups, maintenance and operation on multiple machines optimizing efficiency and within equipment specifications
- Utilize database-oriented software to update production status of work
- Machines include
- Adira 500 ton 15’ die bed press brake
- Rolleri CNC Vario Die and Dual Sheet Followers to minimize labor intensive and time-consuming tool changes
- Programmable from 2” V opening to 16” V opening
- Adira 135 ton 10’ die bed press brake
- Cincinnati 400 ton 20’ die bed press brake, 8’ 3-roller plate roll
- Round-O with flat, square and round material dies
- Adira 500 ton 15’ die bed press brake
Qualifications & Experience:
- Press brake operation experience preferred
- Experience operating forklift, telehandler, etc. preferred
- Knowledge of construction math preferred
- Knowledge of structural steel and miscellaneous metals preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Good time management skills required
Required Skills & Behaviors:
- Ability to interpret shop drawings and specifications
- Communicate with operators from other shifts
- Clean and maintain work area
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
