Brake Press Operator at Nemco Food Equipment LTD – Hicksville, Ohio

Nemco Food Equipment is committed to the manufacturing and on-time delivery of these piece parts to the assembly operations, with a very experienced staff of fabricators who operate a variety of work centers capable of fabricating sheet steel into complex parts. After an initial training period, productivity and quality requirements must be met. Setup and run times will vary. Tasks require the setup and operation of a CNC brake press to produce parts that meet blueprint specifications and tolerances; quality record documentation; and incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality assessments.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow work order routings and properly complete associated paperwork in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform first-piece inspection of manufactured parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications and tolerances and adjust setups accordingly to ensure a quality product is produced.
• Train new operators on the setup and operation of CNC equipment, as required.
• Train to become proficient on various machines, with moderate supervision and/or crew leader instruction.
• Communicate all machine-related issues (e.g., machine downtime or equipment damage) and/or part availability to the supervisor and/or crew leader.

If you are interested in this position, you must have (at a minimum) the following, or the initiative to learn:

Ability to set up and operate machinery.

Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures.

Ability to use measuring tools.

Ability to operate a forklift safely.

Ability to keep the workspace clean and organized.

Relevant Work Experience:
Experience as a machine operator in a production environment is preferred.

Work Schedule:

• This is a 3rd shift position. You will start on 1st shift and after an initial training period, productivity and quality requirements must be met. Training is expected to last about 3 weeks, at which time you will move to 3rd shift.
• Sunday night – Friday morning (9:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.; 8-hour shift 20 minute paid lunch) Subject to Change
• Occasional overtime is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
Lifting: Frequently lifting items weighing 5 lbs. to 10 lbs.; occasionally lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Walking: Frequent walking short distances (less than 1/8 mile).
Carrying: Occasional carrying of bulky items weighing up to 50 lbs. short distances.
Pushing: Use of manual hand trucks and carts to occasionally move skids or parts short distances.
Pulling: Use of manual hand trucks and carts to occasionally move skids or parts short distances.
Bending: Occasional bending required to perform a variety of tasks.
Reaching: Frequent reaching to load and unload parts from fixtures in a machine, tubs, carts, or pallets.
Handling: Frequent handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 10 lbs.

Gripping: Frequent gripping of parts.