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Lenco Industries
10 Betnr Industrial Drive
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone:413-443-7359
Fax:413-443-2419
Website: Click Here

Company Description:
Lenco is proud to serve as the nation’s leading designer and builder of tactical armored vehicles for Police, Fire, EMS, Military and Government agencies worldwide. Lenco is a well-respected, family-owned & operated business in our third generation and has been quietly growing in the Berkshires since 1981. With over 110 employees and three Pittsfield manufacturing facilities totaling over 160,000 SF, our staff enjoys clean, bright, organized workspaces; top notch equipment and company safety protocols that prioritize our employees’ health, safety and well-being. Our company culture reflects a cooperative team spirit and feeling of accomplishment producing world class response & rescue vehicles that are highly regarded and internationally recognized as protecting and saving countless lives. Our business is growing, and we seek hard-working & dedicated people who value the pay, benefits, work environment and job satisfaction our company offers. Please visit www.LencoArmor.com to learn more.
Press Brake Operator
$18 - $22 Per Hour
Pittsfield
Full Time
Manufacturing/Production
High School or Equivalent
Required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Press Brake Machine - Preference: Required

JOB SUMMARY:           The Press Brake Operator is responsible to prepare and run the press brake machine to bend and form parts and materials for vehicles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Preparation and run bend setups and forming operations
  • Work with supervisor to ensure material for each job is on schedule
  • Requisition parts and equipment as necessary
  • Liaise with supervisor on problems to achieve efficient repair
  • Maintain a clean and tidy work area
  • Complete all documentation including inspection sheets, certificates, and receipts applying signatures as appropriate
  • Identify abnormalities and repairs required as result of internal actions and advise the supervisor accordingly
  • Identify areas of process improvement, cost and waste reduction
  • Work in an efficient and timely manner
  • Undertake relevant training and development as required
  • Carry out work orders within a realistic time line ensuring that deadlines are met
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships, and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population
  • Record all hours worked accurately

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • General maintenance of the press brake machine
  • Adhere to and carry out existing work practices, procedures and policies
  • Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
  • Understand and comply with safety and environmental policies
  • Other duties as assigned

INTERACTION WITH:

  • Stock room as well as numerous levels of internal staff within a variety of departments
  • Occasional customer interaction

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Press Brake Machine

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Must have full understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
  • Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Take and understand measurements
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to maintain focus
  • Meet deadlines
  • Math skills required (add, subtract, divide, and geometry)
  • Reading abilities required (including schematics and blueprints)
  • Ability to write legibly
  • Follow safety and materials policies and procedures
  • Attention to detail

EQUIPMENT USED:

  • Tape measure
  • Press Brake
  • Pallet Jack
  • Protractor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to pass physical exam
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
  • Ability to exert maximum force to pull and carry objects
  • Extended periods of standing, bending, squatting
  • Vision a minimum 20/40 with or without corrective lenses
  • Good hearing

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Lenco Industries supports and complies with all Federal and State Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements. All employees are required to comply with and participate in all Lenco Industries’ SHE programs.  Safety is everyone’s responsibility.  Working safely is a precondition of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Heated and well-ventilated factory with bright lighting and epoxied floors
  • Work shirts provided
  • Team Environment with periodic company luncheons and celebratory functions
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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