Press Break Operator

**Job Details**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Places metal in machine and prepares machine for operation.

Starts machine according to machine instructions, observes operation, and verifies finished product.

Possibly tends one or more work stations of mechanized line of machines operating in tandem.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required and/or previous factory experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and

procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively

before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs,

and read/use tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY

diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized

situations. Ability to adhere to delegation of authority and lead by instructions of management and

supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic personal computer skills preferred using MS Windows.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and

predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after

shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or

independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel requested (less than 10%).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee

must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust

focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts

and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and

vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work

environment is usually loud. Hearing protection, safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are required due to

the work environment.