Brake Operator B
Core
Operate power brakes, sizing, and planisher machines to form flat metal stock into banding, joggles, and angle bends; finish-form parts from punch presses and hydro presses.
Role type
Machine operator (metal forming)
Builds
Flat metal stock components (banding, joggles, angle bends) and finished parts for aerospace, defense, and land vehicle markets
Domain
Manufacturing (metal forming) for aerospace, defense, and land vehicle industries
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Machine operation, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, mathematical calculations, hand tool usage
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Power brakes, sizing machines, planishers, punch presses, hydro presses, drop hammers
Responsibilities
Operate power brake to form flat metal stock; finish-form partially formed parts; recognize and report improper press functioning; perform rework and repair; troubleshoot equipment; maintain clean and safe work area
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior