Brake Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Brake Operator 1 or 2

Hourly $21.00-24.00

Weekend Shift Full-Time / Permanent)

Multiple positions available!

$2,000 sign on bonus!

*We are not accepting candidates from third-party agencies.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned by the Brake Lead.
• Develop operator skills.
• Run out set ups that have been proven, and make minor changes in tooling and machine controller to maintain tolerance on very specific dimensions.
• Know how to measure dimensions with dial calipers, squares, and protractors.
• Clean department when needed. This can be anything from sweeping, mopping, and wiping down the brakes.
• Help higher-level operators to stay busy by assisting them with material handling, or assisting them with large parts.
• Move as directed by the Brake Lead to other areas of shop as the workload dictates.
• Helps to keep Brake Department area clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires 1-year working experience in a precision sheet metal environment with a minimum of 6 months as a Brake Operator.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
• Ability to visually differentiate between metal types such as aluminum and steel.
• Know how to use dial calipers, squares and protractor.
• Know how to use a calculator, and basic arithmetic, such as addition subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must know basic third angle projection as it pertains to print interpretation, and understand most basic print call outs and notes.
• Ability to Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.