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Brake Press Operator
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A computer numerical control (CNC) press brake or brake press is a computer-guided machine that bends sheet metal into various shapes and configurations. A CNC Press Brake Operator is the worker responsible for operating this machine on a daily basis. By performing the duties established in a Brake Press Operator job description, they ensure that manufacturing facilities have correctly made parts to utilize when assembling vehicles, furniture, containers and other metal goods. As a result, their work directly contributes to customer satisfaction as well as the overall productivity of a manufacturing facility.
A Brake Press Operator, or CNC Press Brake Operator, bends sheet metal that can be used to manufacture various goods. Duties commonly listed in a Brake Press Operator job description include using blueprints to properly set equipment, operating a brake press and conducting inspections to ensure that finished materials meet design specifications.
A Brake Press Operator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Brake Press Operator should be able to execute:
- Studying blueprints and specification sheets to understand technical requirements
- Setting a computer-controlled press brake to project specifications
- Ensuring proper positioning and alignment of metal inside the press brake
- Monitoring the pressing process
- Measuring and inspecting the finished sheet metal to ensure it matches specifications
- Troubleshooting and addressing problems that arise during the pressing process
- Performing routine maintenance on the press brake
A competitive Brake Press Operator will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- In-depth understanding of the parts of a press brake and how the machine works
- Computer skills to operate CNC software
- Ability to remain upright and perform repetitive movements throughout most of a work shift
- Arithmetic skills to perform measurements and calculate settings
- Ability to move heavy or large pieces of sheet metal from one place to another
- Observation skills to monitor the pressing process and inspect metal after pressing
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations for the manufacturing industry
- Familiarity with blueprints and the terminology used in technical specification sheets
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