Press Brake Operator

Company: Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc.
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPress Brake OperatorNon-exempt/hourly (eligible for overtime)Starting pay is commensurate with experienceAbout Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.:Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. (PHIL) is a global leader of customized off-highway truck haulage enhancements including: Autogate Tailgates, Water Tanks, Truck Bodies, Trailers, Load Ejectors and Sideboards. PHIL was founded in Peoria, IL in 1969 and has continued to operate as both a privately owned and team-centered company since. PHIL offers competitive wages and a solid benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick time and personal days. PHIL also has a 401k plan, paid company holidays, offers educational assistance programs and other great benefits.About the Position:We are looking for a Press Brake Operator to join our team! This person will setup, loading, and operating press brake machines to shape, form, and bend sheet metal pieces that have been torch cut. All bends must be made according to Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.'s Engineering Department standards, specifications, and prints. Each part must be inspected for accuracy. This individual will also be responsible for the cleanliness of the Press Department and the organization of Press Department materials, e.g. punches, dies, shims. We will train material handling functions in-house, e.g. forklift. This position is also responsible for recording all print discrepancies and reporting those discrepancies to their supervisor to be addressed with the Engineering Department. Requirements for the Role:

• Driver's license (some off-site training and errands required)
• 2+ years' experience operating a press
• Preference will be given to applicants with welding experience
• Ability to work overtime when available Responsibilities:
  • Set-up, load, and operate press bake machines
  • Make bends according to Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.'s Engineering Department standards, specifications, and prints
  • Managing the organization and cleanliness of the Press Department and the organization of Press Department materials, e.g. punches, dies, shims
  • Perform material-handling functions (forklifts, etc.)
  • Record and report all print discrepancies and report those discrepancies
  • Cross-train in other departments (torch, machine shop, welding)
  • Clock to jobs and operations
  • Set-Up & Operation on Large (240-, 750- and 2,000-Ton) Manual Press BrakesPhilippi-Hagenbuch/Welarco Fabrications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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