- Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States
The Metal Bending Operator is responsible for setting up and operating press brake equipment to bend, form, and shape metal components according to engineering drawings and blueprint specifications.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate press brake equipment to accurately bend and form metal components according to specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions to determine required dimensions, bend angles, and tolerances.
- Apply mathematical skills to calculate measurements, angles, bend allowances, and bend deductions.
- Understand how material type, thickness, and forming requirements impact finished parts.
- Select appropriate tooling, dies, and machine settings to achieve accurate bends and finished dimensions.