Press Brake Operator Level II - Prototek Digital Manufacturing

About Prototek
Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit www.prototek.com. 

Job Summary:  The Press Brake Operator II must be an individual who can adapt to a fast paced, Sheetmetal shop environment focusing on on-time delivery of parts. This person must have a strong work ethic, be willing to learn and ask questions about manufacturing processes. They will be responsible for setting up and operating the press brake under minimal supervision, while also forming parts. This person must be able to efficiently produce high quality parts.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate Press Brake safely with minimal assistance
• Set up machine with proper tooling required to produce products
• Ability to check parts to print (angles and measurements)
• Adjust machine as necessary to produce parts to print
• Ability to Set up machine to be able to produce hems and offset bends
• Form parts with multiple bends (6)
• Handle parts with care to avoid damage
• Other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Basic knowledge on angles and measurements
• Basic shop math
• Ability to use basic inspection equipment height gage, calipers, pins, and protractors

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members
• Demonstrates initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with little supervision
• Exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations when time is critical
• Shows willingness to offer knowledge and insight to develop team members
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to effectively produce high quality work
• Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates leadership by approaching work positively, guiding colleagues and accepting accountability  
• Demonstrates motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
  Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members
  Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple high complexity projects in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrates initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with limited to no supervision
• Grasps complex concepts, anticipate possible problems and generate solutions with high-level problem-solving skills
• Exercises sound judgment in ambiguous situations when time is critical
• Shows willingness to offer expert knowledge and insight to develop colleagues
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to effectively produce high quality work
•  Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required
Experience in prototyping is a plus
2-3 years’ experience forming/manufacturing required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time 
•    Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand/power tools, etc. and handle and feel parts of various size
•    Ability to bend, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout a shift
•    Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout a workday, occasionally 50lbs with a team lift
•    Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•    Fast-paced environment
•    Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme. Hearing protection will be provided if needed and/or by request
•    Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles 
•    Moving mechanical parts and vibration
•    Exposure to hot metal and machining components 

WORK HOURS:
•    1st Shift  
•    Overtime as necessary

What Prototek Offers:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Education reimbursement program
• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%

WORK AUTHORIZATION: 
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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