Job Summary: The Brake FMO is a Basic to Intermediate position in the Company with specific responsibility for set-up and operation of CNC Controlled forming, cutting, and rolling equipment. The Brake FMO may be responsible for operations and/or set-up any fabricating equipment including press brakes, turrets, laser, drilling and milling, lathe and saw machines to perform a variety of metal cutting, bending, and shaping operations. The Brake FMO may also be required to assist in the training and development of new/less skilled employees. The Brake FMO receives specific work assignments under moderate supervision and resolves most problems with moderate supervisory assistance. All work is subject to first piece and final inspections and testing to minimize metal damage and control excess labor and material expense. The Brake FMO is expected to practice and adhere to the department’s 6-S standards and the Company’s Six Sigma principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:
- Reviews job/production orders and interprets accompanying prints and drawings to determine job requirements.
- Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
- Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.
- Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints
- Checks height, depth and thickness using tape measure, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
- Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
- Produce parts for assembly operations.
- Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
- Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
- Perform spot inspections of parts.
- Configure bend allowances for sheet metal and plate steel (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
- Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
- Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures0
- Prepares and cleans product surfaces, as necessary, for desired operation.
- Monitors machine performance and output during production to ensure proper results.
- Cleans and maintains work area (daily), fabricating equipment and other tools of the trade.
- Always works in a safe manner and always wears all the required PPE.
- Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
- Perform other duties, reasonable requests and or operate other machinery as assigned by the lead/supervisor/manager for the best interests of the department and or company.
- Assist when needed to help train less skilled employees in the department and or company.
- Perform other duties, reasonable requests and or operate other machinery as assigned by the lead/supervisor/manager for the best interests of the department and or company.
Physical Demands:
- Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50 (frequently).
- Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 250 (with assistance).
- Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; occasional climbing or sitting.
- Working at heights off the ground: Not applicable.
- Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.
Work Environment:
- Work location(s): Metal fabrication/welding/assembly shop, plant grounds.
- Exposure to: Hot objects (burns), glare (flashing), sparks and flying objects (metal chips and scale), fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, wet/humid (non-weather) conditions, inclement weather conditions, moving mechanical equipment, and noise levels of 85dBA or above.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirement: Safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and ear protection When using air tools.
