Job Title: Press Brake Operator $30/hr

Job Description

The Brake Press Operator is an individual contributor position where you will have the opportunity to work independently to support the organization's goals and mission. A qualified candidate will understand proper modes for calibration and setup, check material thickness, and cycle the machine before production runs. You will be capable of calibrating with each setup of dies and ram and understand dies and setup. You will identify the correct top and bottom dies, calculate included angles, material thickness to bend angle, and program the brake press correctly. You will also make shafts, shrouds, and structural channels to prescribed specifications, perform routine machine maintenance, and assist helpers when needed. This active position involves standing throughout the entire shift and occasionally operating grinders and lifting tools weighing up to 50 lbs. Operators will also have the opportunity to run the flip tack jig, pass an A- welder test, and learn how to put together 3 piece poles using the 3 piece jig. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to run a 15-ton and a 30-ton overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Understand proper modes for calibration and setup.

• Check material thickness and first part.

• Cycle the machine before production runs.

• Calibrate with each setup of dies and ram.

• Identify the correct top and bottom dies.

• Calculate included angles and material thickness to bend angle.

• Program the brake press correctly.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of quality procedures, standards, and practices.

• Acceptable work history and attendance record.

• Familiarity with operator’s maintenance of the equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Why Work Here?

We offer great benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive and goal-oriented environment. Employees have the chance to develop their skills further and advance their careers while working with advanced machinery and technology.

Work Environment

Production environment: loud, clean, hot in the summer, and cold in the winter. The 2nd shift opening is from 3 PM to 11 PM. Steel toe boots, jeans, and a work shirt are required. The team consists of 4-5 other members.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.26 - $30.26

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valley,NE.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.