Press Brake Operator-2nd or 3rd Shift

Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr), PA, United States
Job ID: 80886

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Press Brake Operator-2nd or 3rd Shift

Your main responsibilities

• Work from manufacturing information, drawings, sketches, intranet, SAP and written and/or oral instructions.
• Operate numerical controlled turret and press brake on automatic, semi-automatic or manual controls and read on controls position of work piece and turret.
• Check pattern sequence and perform mathematical calculations necessary to make machine adjustments to meet specifications. As required, dial in program manually or dial in from readout of program sheets.
• Punch, pierce, emboss, blank, notch, slot, and form a variety of metallic parts and check out manufactured parts against drawings.
• Set up and operate press brake to bend and form material and parts in a non-repetitive complex basis. Program Light Curtain and make programs for new parts. Layout work as required.
• Set turret with punches, dies and holders as per layout sheet or other instructions and check for proper alignment by cycling press manually. Set up press brakes, bend, and hem per instructions.
• Set work holders at table location as per instructions or in positions clear from hole locations in piece parts.
• Perform daily and weekly machine operator’s maintenance checks and tests such as--but not limited to—hydraulic and air system, table movement, and controls, in accordance with established procedures.
• Recognize malfunctions due to erratic table movement, tapes, hydraulics and/or air systems, and controls.
• Recognize when punches and dies on both punching and forming require sharpening or replacement and when parts have been punched or formed incorrectly due to program errors. Sharpen tools as required.
• Sort and deliver parts to work area. Move material to and from work area. Acquire forklift license. Clean machine and oil punches as required.
• Notify supervisor of equipment or tool conditions requiring service or repairs.
• Responsible for quality of finished work.
• Maintain required records and documents (F&L Standards).
• Perform other duties, as instructed, necessitated by change or condition. Observe all company rules and safety practices. Keep work area in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Provide suggestions and ideas towards the continuous improvement of our operation. Edit programs and check N.C. plot to make quality parts.

What you bring

• Work from manufacturing information, drawings, sketches, intranet, SAP and written and/or oral instructions.
• Operate numerical controlled turret and press brake on automatic, semi-automatic or manual controls and read on controls position of work piece and turret.
• Check pattern sequence and perform mathematical calculations necessary to make machine adjustments to meet specifications. As required, dial in program manually or dial in from readout of program sheets.
• Punch, pierce, emboss, blank, notch, slot, and form a variety of metallic parts and check out manufactured parts against drawings.
• Set up and operate press brake to bend and form material and parts in a non-repetitive complex basis. Program Light Curtain and make programs for new parts. Layout work as required.
• Set turret with punches, dies and holders as per layout sheet or other instructions and check for proper alignment by cycling press manually. Set up press brakes, bend, and hem per instructions.
• Set work holders at table location as per instructions or in positions clear from hole locations in piece parts.
• Perform daily and weekly machine operator’s maintenance checks and tests such as--but not limited to—hydraulic and air system, table movement, and controls, in accordance with established procedures.
• Recognize malfunctions due to erratic table movement, tapes, hydraulics and/or air systems, and controls.
• Recognize when punches and dies on both punching and forming require sharpening or replacement and when parts have been punched or formed incorrectly due to program errors. Sharpen tools as required.
• Sort and deliver parts to work area. Move material to and from work area. Acquire forklift license. Clean machine and oil punches as required.
• Notify supervisor of equipment or tool conditions requiring service or repairs.
• Responsible for quality of finished work.
• Maintain required records and documents (F&L Standards).
• Perform other duties, as instructed, necessitated by change or condition. Observe all company rules and safety practices. Keep work area in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Provide suggestions and ideas towards the continuous improvement of our operation. Edit programs and check N.C. plot to make quality parts.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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