Press Brake Lead
3 days ago
Grandville
Job Description JIREH METAL PRODUCTS Job Description: Lead Press Brake Operator Location: Grandville, MI Reports To: Production Manager Interfaces With: Production, Engineering, Quality, Material Handling, Maintenance Role Purpose • Lead the safe and efficient operation of the press brake area and provide daily direction to a small team., • Set up, program, and operate CNC press brake equipment to manufacture parts that meet customer specifications and Jireh Metal Products’ quality standards., • Create and maintain job documentation, machine programs, tooling requirements, and standardized setup instructions., • Develop press brake processes and team capabilities to support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and future growth. Core Accountabilities Leadership and Team Development • Provide daily work direction, technical support, and coaching to Press Brake Operators and assigned team members., • Coordinate work priorities based on production schedules, staffing, equipment, tooling, and material availability., • Train and cross-train team members on machine operation, programming, setups, blueprint reading, inspection, safety, and quality requirements., • Evaluate operator capabilities, identify training needs, and develop backup coverage for critical jobs and equipment., • Communicate production status, delays, quality concerns, employee issues, and resource needs to the Production Manager. Press Brake Operations • Set up, program, and operate CNC press brake equipment in accordance with work instructions and production schedules., • Read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, bend requirements, and manufacturing specifications., • Select, install, and verify the proper tooling, punches, and dies for each production run., • Perform complex setups and assist operators with new jobs, troubleshooting, and process adjustments., • Perform first-piece and in-process inspections and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency. Job Documentation and Setup Development • Create and maintain machine programs, tooling requirements, setup instructions, inspection requirements, and job documentation., • Develop clear and repeatable setup procedures that allow trained operators to produce conforming parts consistently., • Maintain organized machine programs and ensure the correct program and document revisions are used., • Assist in updating documentation based on engineering changes, tooling changes, production issues, and lessons learned. Quality • Inspect parts using calipers, angle gauges, tape measures, fixtures, and other measuring devices as required., • Ensure team members understand print requirements, critical dimensions, and inspection expectations., • Identify and report quality concerns, tooling issues, equipment problems, material defects, and process variation., • Stop production when requirements are not met and support containment, corrective action, and continuous improvement activities. Equipment and Tooling • Perform routine equipment inspections and ensure required maintenance activities are completed., • Maintain tooling in good working condition and report damaged or worn tooling., • Assist with troubleshooting machine, programming, setup, and tooling issues., • Maintain organized machines, tooling, and work areas. Safety and Workplace Organization • Lead by example in following company safety policies and safe operating procedures., • Ensure team members use required machine safeguards, material handling practices, and personal protective equipment., • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas using 5S principles., • Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment, or work practices. Systems and Documentation • Accurately complete and review production reporting and required documentation., • Utilize company systems including Plex, Job Web, machine programming systems, and other manufacturing software as required., • Ensure production quantities, labor, scrap, downtime, setup time, and quality information are recorded accurately. Continuous Improvement • Lead improvements focused on safety, quality, setup reduction, productivity, tooling organization, and error prevention., • Support new product launches, process development, and production readiness activities., • Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Material Handling to improve press brake performance., • Perform other duties necessary to support customer, operational, and business requirements. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED., • Demonstrated experience setting up, programming, and operating CNC press brake equipment., • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications., • Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment., • Ability to provide work direction, training, and technical support to team members., • Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications • Five or more years of CNC press brake experience., • Previous lead, supervisory, or team training experience., • Experience developing machine programs, setup documentation, and standardized work instructions., • Experience in a metal fabrication manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong commitment to safety and quality., • Strong knowledge of CNC press brake programming, tooling, setups, and forming methods., • Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and coordinate a small team., • Ability to create clear and repeatable job documentation., • Dependable attendance and work habits. Physical Requirements • Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching., • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity., • Continuous visual attention while operating machinery and inspecting parts., • Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds., • Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday. Work Environment • Manufacturing environment with moving machinery and equipment., • Exposure to noise, dust, oils, grease, sharp metal edges, and varying temperatures., • Exposure to manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures. Personal Protective Equipment • Safety glasses required., • Hearing protection required., • Additional PPE as required by task or work area. Key Performance Indicators • Safety performance., • Team leadership, training, and development., • Quality performance and first-pass yield., • Productivity and schedule attainment., • Setup efficiency and machine utilization., • Accuracy and completeness of job documentation., • Reduction of scrap, rework, downtime, and recurring issues., • Housekeeping and 5S compliance., • Adherence to work instructions and operating procedures. You should be proficient in: • GD&T, • CNC Tooling, • CNC Programming, • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover, • Packaging Experience, • Machine Geometry & Alignment, • Precision Measurement & Inspection, • Meets Physical Requirements, • Excellent Communication Skills, • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment, • Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: • 2D Drawings (Solidworks), • Press Brake, • CAD Software (Solidworks, AutoCAD), • ERP Software (Plex), • Measurement Gauges, • Calipers and Micrometers