Brake Press Setup

3 weeks ago

Rochester, United States Cannon Industries Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.


General Job Description:

Sets up and operates all types of press brakes including AMADA RG100 with NC back gagging. Utilizes total length of brake and various tools to form shapes in sheet metal. Works closely with Plant Manager, management and others to accomplish corporate goals. Works with department supervisor with minimal supervision. A Brake Press Set-up / Operator (Class A) sets up new jobs and establishes tooling required while working with Quality Assurance. Plans and alters jobs to allow for maximum production. Helps to design tooling required for jobs. Understands output and the math related to achieve maximum efficiency. Able to set-up jobs by using form calculations. Helps to train both Class B and C level Brake Press employees.


Minimum Qualification:

  • Two - Five years experience operating and setting up press brakes for the sheet metal industry
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Able to read and interpret the most complex drawings to produce acceptable parts (blue print reading Class II).
  • Must have knowledge in GD&T tolerance
  • Geometry is a plus
  • Fluent in written and verbal English
  • Must supply own tools


Specific Duties:

  1. Set-up / Operate AMADA Brake Press for complex and simple production / prototypes
  2. Set-up Brake Press for operators at multiple work stations
  3. Organize work area and all tooling.
  4. Assist in design of special tooling and fixtures.
  5. Help Engineering to determine proper processing.
  6. Coordinate with programming to flat pattern layout.
  7. Gather, preset and install proper tooling and fixtures.
  8. Determine with Quality Control in-process inspection requirements, gauging and measuring devices.
  9. Run first piece and assure conformance to drawing.
  10. Inspect all parts as required by process sheet and drawings, using all types of precision measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring device.
  11. Document inspection data and procedures
  12. Check tooling wear and change as needed.
  13. Monitor at appropriate intervals production processes to insure continued part compliance.
  14. Suggest and assists in proper material handling and storage in the department
  15. Monitor production to ensure conformance with process sheet and time standards.
  16. Monitor machine maintenance for lubrication, guarding and cleanliness.
  17. Assist others with processing, methods and work habits to maintain maximum efficiency
  18. Monitor scrap and rework


Required Tool List:

  1. 6” Verniers
  2. Tape Measure
  3. Ball Peen Hammer
  4. Square
  5. Set Allen Wrenches


This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.

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