Brake Operator I
About this role
Description
Brake Operator I
Full-time | Permanent |Day Shift
Onsite | Hourly | $24 - $28
*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
Summary:
This position is responsible for basic form operations and set-ups.
Responsibilities:
- Perform duties as assigned by the Brake Lead.
- Develop operator skills.
- Run out set ups that have been proven, and make minor changes in tooling and machine controller to maintain tolerance on very specific dimensions, as assigned by the Brake Lead.
- Know how to measure dimensions with dial calipers, squares, and protractors.
- Clean department when needed. This can be anything from sweeping, mopping, and wiping down the brakes.
- Help higher-level operators to stay busy by assisting them with material handling, or assisting them with large parts.
- Move as directed by the Brake Lead to other areas of shop as the workload dictates.
- Helps to keep Brake Department area clean and orderly. Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to make minor adjustments to machines as directed by the Brake Lead, and knowing what some of the duties are before being asked to do them.
- Beginning use of “k” factors.
- Use shop math to perform simple part “back-checks”.
Requirements
- Requires 1-year working experience in a precision sheet metal environment with a minimum of 6 months as a Brake Operator.
- Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
- Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
- Ability to visually differentiate between metal types such as aluminum and steel.
- Know how to use dial calipers, squares and protractor.
- Know how to use a calculator, and basic arithmetic, such as addition subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Must know basic third angle projection as it pertains to print interpretation and understand most basic print call outs and notes.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Company at a glance
Vantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 100 years, we have been partnering with customers in complex precision manufacturing and assembly with differentiated engineering, prototyping support, and quality systems for diverse medical markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Radiation Oncology, Surgical Instruments and Components, Orthopedics, Dental implants, and more.
Our seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains and accelerate time to market for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Precision Micro Machining, Large Format Machining, Assembly, Sophisticated Sheet Metal Fabrication, Medical Precision Metal Stamping, Precision Electro-Chemical Machining, Progressive Die Tooling, R&D and Automation Technology, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. With a nationwide presence, our 650,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to provide capital equipment and consumables to top-tier medical OEMs.
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