Brake Press Operator - 1st Shift

Who is JtecLocally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles: safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more. We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together.What is JtecJtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the CarryMore Tugger Cart System. This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced: CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System, which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to JtecQuarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon, hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together.Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags/cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!Competitive Pay and BenefitsSIGN ON BONUS!! - $1500 Sign-on bonus for Welders (with 6 mo. or greater previous equivalent production weld experience). Applicants Eligible for offers given 8/21/26 and after with candidate starting work at Jtec on or prior to 9/21/26.$21.01 - $24.72/hour based on experience levelRegular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferralpany provided life insurance for employees and dependents.Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account)prehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).Start accruing paid time off from day one.Eight paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.Summary/ObjectiveThe Brake Press Operator performs set ups, operates and tends machines (brake, saw, laser and other machines) to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, straighten, or perform any other fabrication operation on metal or plastic material.Duties and responsibilitiesInstall, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.Load workpieces or material into machines.Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, and calipers.Examine complete workpieces for defects.Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.Ensure all parts are labeled and have job travelers with correct parts and record count for those parts.Organize program numbers.Have all pieces verified by quality (in the event that quality is not available, use the "buddy system" to ensure quality of pieces).Responsible for managing tooling needs.Start machines, monitor their operations, record necessary data.Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.Other jobs and/or duties as directed by Supervisor or Operations Manager.QualificationsEducation/ExperienceHigh School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)1-2 years press machine operation experienceKnowledgeProduction and Processing - Knowledge of basic machine operation processesMathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisionMechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenanceOther AttributesDependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Working conditionsSounds, Noise - Job requires frequent exposure to noises that may be distracting or uncomfortable.Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - Job requires working in a metal fabrication and warehouse environment without a cooling system.Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment - Job requires constant use of the required personal protective equipment.Duration of Typical Work Week - As a full-time position, the standard schedule is 40 hours per week. Production volumes will often require voluntary or mandatory weekday and/or weekend overtime.Physical requirementsPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.Must be able to lift and move 50 lb parts or fixtures.Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach overhead to assemble and/or move products.Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.).Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift.Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.