Brake Press Operator

SUMMARY:                                                                                                                  

Brake press operators operate cutoff saws, shears, and brake press.                    

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Operates the brakepress
• Reads a job specification to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Positions work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces
• Sets up and performs maintenance on fab and machine shop machines and performs burning work
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements when able
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
• Assist other team members and departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Positive attitude
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be detailed orientated
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
• Ability to communicate and understand in English
• Ability to work within safety guidelines
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:                                                                                                                   

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The associate frequently is required to talk or hear.  The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crawl over, under and around equipment.  May be exposed to vibration.                                                                                                                                                    

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds frequently, move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.     

WORK ENVIRONMENT:                                                                                                                 

General production environment.  The noise level ranges from moderate to loud occasionally.  Environment may be warm or cool, depending on weather and other factors.     

SCHEDULE:                                                                                                           

Hours depend on business and department needs.  All positions are subject to overtime as needed.  Overtime can be scheduled by adding additional days to the scheduled days for the week or by extending the hours worked.  See a supervisor for information on overtime worked in a particular department.                                                                                                                

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                     

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.  The associate may be asked to assist in the training of new associates on specific duties.            

*This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  This description is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.  Spartan ER reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required at any time.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

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