Daniel Braun
Last Arrow Mfg
Wooster,OH
7
Years of experience
Experienced Press Brake Operator skilled in blueprint reading, machine calibration, and precision measuring. Known for maintaining close tolerances, inspecting parts for quality, and supporting safe, efficient metal fabrication.
Work History
Press Brake Operator
2 Years- Set up press brake equipment using Last Arrow Mfg blueprints and tooling
- Operated press brake machinery to form sheet metal parts accurately
- Inspected finished parts with gauges and calipers for quality compliance
- Adjusted machine settings to match material thickness and bend specifications
- Loaded and positioned metal sheets for safe bending operations
- Verified part dimensions against work orders and fabrication drawings
- Calibrated machine settings regularly to ensure consistency between jobs.
- Modified existing programs or created new ones based on customer requirements or design changes.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as sharp blades and cutting fluids.
- Operated other equipment to support press brake operations.
- Maintained production records including quantity produced and scrap generated.
- Mentored less experienced operators, enhancing their skills and improving overall team performance.
- Diagnosed problems with machines quickly and efficiently by using problem-solving techniques.
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes prior to releasing them from the shop floor.
- Trained new employees in operating procedures associated with press brakes.
- Measured parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Set up and operated press brake machines to bend, form, or straighten metal according to specifications.
- Reported any malfunctions or irregularities immediately to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Coached new employees on operational procedures for efficiency. and training for new team members.
Press Brake Operator
4 Years 4 Months- Set up press brake equipment using Rayco blueprints and drawings
- Adjusted machine settings for precise alignment with material thickness and bend specifications
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Inspected finished parts with gauges and calipers for quality compliance
- Verified part dimensions against work orders and fabrication drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications
- Modified existing programs or created new ones based on customer requirements or design changes.
- Maintained detailed production records of quantities produced and scrap generated to ensure accurate tracking.
- Maintained clean work area and followed shop safety procedures
Press Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Operated paper press equipment in International Paper packaging production.
- Set up inks, plates, and rollers for press runs.
- Monitored print quality, adjusting press controls to maintain high standards.
- Inspected sheets for defects and color consistency.
- Performed press changeovers for different paper jobs.
- Followed International Paper safety and quality procedures during press operation.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Troubleshot press issues, quickly resolving product defects to minimize downtime.
- Cleaned press components thoroughly to maintain equipment performance. and maintained work area safety.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Inspected printed products for clarity and color accuracy, ensuring conformance to specifications.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Operated equipment at required speed to drive proper alignment and registration.
- Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
- Adjusted controls on equipment to achieve precise cutting speeds. to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
Education
GED
Skills
Press brake setup
Press brake programming
Blueprint reading
Precision measuring
Quality inspection
Machine setup adjustments
Metal fabrication
Material handling
Timeline
Press Brake Operator
Last Arrow Mfg
10.2024 - 10.2026Read More
Press Brake Operator
Rayco
06.2020 - 10.2024Read More
Press Operator
International Paper
09.2019 - 10.2020Read More
Wooster High
GED
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