We are looking for a Press Break Operator for a client in Santa Ana, CA. This is a Direct Hire opportunity working for a growing manufacturing company in Orange County, CA. A successful candidate will be skilled with attention to detail and mechanical aptitude. You are responsible to accurately produce and operate machines, adjusting as required to troubleshoot and maintain quality and production requirements. Pay up to $25/hr


Responsibilities:


* Set up machinery for operation.


* Verifies dimensions of workpiece.


* Select, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.


* Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.


* Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale.


* Positions workpiece manually or with crane, to align layout marks to dies.


* Detect and report defective material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to supervisor.


* Update travelers and input as required per job.


* Maintain work, storage area, machine, and related equipment in clean and orderly condition.


* Be able to read blueprints.


* Knowledge of measuring equipment (Caliper and micrometer).


* Troubleshoot issues


Essential Functions Physical Requirements to do this job:


* Physical demands (lifting to 25lbs) when needed


* Pushing up to 60lbs when needed


* Carrying up to 20lbs (distance) 2ft when needed


* Loading and unloading material


* Walking about 10%


* Stationed about 85%


* Knelling, squatting, bending, when needed 5%


Skills:


* Mathematical Knowledge


* Ability to use measuring tape and other measuring instruments


* Detail Oriented


* Team player


* Be able to read blueprints


* Strong communication skills


Qualifications:


* High school diploma or GED or


* Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience


* Drawing interpretation, solid works, able to use inspection tools


* Must be detail-oriented


* Understanding of production and manufacturing processes


* Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement


* Ability to follow written and oral instructions


* Team player


* Ability to lift heavy tooling, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time


* Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.