CPS - 1st Shift Press Brake Operator

Reliance Industries · Wichita

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, 6:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Plant 2 – 8909 E. 35th St. N, Suite 300, Wichita, KS 67226

At Central Plains Steel, we hire Ideal Team Players who are humble, hungry, and smart. Team-first professionals who take initiative, build strong relationships, and live the values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability to deliver Best-in-Class customer service to internal and external customers.

Competitive pay
Quarterly Incentives
Full benefits package

o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
o Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
o 100% match for the first 4% of your contribution

Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
Career growth & advancement potential
All necessary safety training and equipment provided
Stable, long term employment with a reputable company

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for forming parts by bending them using one of our two press brake machines. They work closely with the laser operators, parts breakdown team, and the shipping department to meet or exceed goals for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery.

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Review and follow blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals.
Determine processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
Ensure correct material for the job is used according to work orders.
Coordinates and executes material handling.
Position work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and material onto machine.
Select and monitor speeds, feeds, controls, and tooling.
Determine operations sequence for various material and operating conditions.
Create complicated or irregularly shaped parts or sections per established drawings, requiring careful blocking and clamping to avoid springing or distortion.
Operates a variety of machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs.
Measure and examine pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to work order specifications.
Perform “In Process” and “Finished Product” quality control inspections.
Clean equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
Diagnose problems and makes necessary adjustments.
Report any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
May mark identification on material/work pieces before or after processing.
Move material from production areas to storage or other designated areas using forklift, side loader, or crane.
Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Valid Driver’s License - required.
Must be able to meet or exceed Level 4 (Heavy Work) of a Personal Capacity Profile.
0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
Employees are subject to temperatures more than 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
High School diploma/GED - preferred.

• Review and follow blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals.
• Determine processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
• Ensure correct material for the job is used according to work orders.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Position work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and material onto machine.
• Select and monitor speeds, feeds, controls, and tooling.
• Determine operations sequence for various material and operating conditions.
• Create complicated or irregularly shaped parts or sections per established drawings, requiring careful blocking and clamping to avoid springing or distortion.
• Operates a variety of machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs.
• Measure and examine pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to work order specifications.
• Perform “In Process” and “Finished Product” quality control inspections.
• Clean equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnose problems and makes necessary adjustments.
• Report any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before or after processing.
• Move material from production areas to storage or other designated areas using forklift, side loader, or crane.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• Must be able to meet or exceed Level 4 (Heavy Work) of a Personal Capacity Profile.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
• Employees are subject to temperatures more than 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F
• Warehousing and material handling experience – preferred.
• High School diploma/GED - preferred.

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