Careers

Brake Press Operator – Term

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

• A Brake Operator at MacDon Industries operates the Brake Press to bend and form materials with a large variety of tooling, in order to produce components.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive instructions from Supervisor
• Responsible for set-up including understanding of what tooling to use
• Count pieces as they are completed
• Use calipers to measure equipment
• Responsible for run quantities per operation sheet
• Keep pace with production schedule and work within stated timelines to ensure targeted outputs
• Receive and interpret written documents (SOP’s, OMS sheets etc.) as well as verbal in order to guide work processes
• Ability to work safely and inform Supervisor of anything unusual or unsafe
• Maintain a clean work area using 5S methodology

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience running a Brake Press
• Experience in component manufacturing operations
• Ability to read from technical drawings
• Knowledge and familiarity with basic hand-held and air tools.
• Clear communication (understanding written and verbal cues).
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the following requirements:
• Physically able to lift up to 47 pounds.
• Physically able to twist and bend frequently.
• Physically able to walk and/or stand for eight hours.
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations.
• Able to do shift work (rotating shifts).