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Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.\nAs part of Engineered Air Movement, Cincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on Cincinnati Fan to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.\nHow you will make an Impact (Job Summary)\nSPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact.\nAs a Brake Press Operator, you will manufacture precision metal components used in industrial air movement equipment. Safely set up and operate manual hydraulic and mechanical press brakes to bend, form, and fabricate sheet metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications. Working as part of a collaborative manufacturing team, you will produce quality parts that meet engineering specifications while supporting safety, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nThis is a cross-functional manufacturing position with opportunities to develop skills operating additional fabrication equipment including rolls, punches, saws, forming equipment, and other metal fabrication machinery.\nThis position is primarily on 2nd Shift and requires initial training on 1st Shift.\nWhat you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)\nWhile each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:\nSafety\nSafely set up and operate press brake equipment following company procedures and safety standards.\nPerform pre-operation equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S principles.\nSafely use required PPE and follow all plant safety policies.\nSupport a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.\nProduction &Delivery\nSet up and operate manual press brake equipment, including selecting and installing the appropriate punches and dies.\nCalculate bend allowances, bend sequences, and tooling requirements to produce parts within specification. \nPerform manual back gauge adjustments and machine setup for various material types and thicknesses. \nVerify first-piece quality and make manual machine adjustments as needed throughout production runs. \nProduce both short-run and high-volume parts while maintaining quality and productivity standards. \nRead and interpret blueprints, work orders, routing sheets, and production schedules.\nVerify material type, thickness, and dimensions before production.\nOperate fabrication equipment efficiently to meet production goals and customer delivery commitments.\nUse grinders and hand tools to remove burrs and prepare finished parts.\nCommunicate production issues that could impact schedules or quality.\nQuality\nInspect finished parts using tape measures, calipers, squares, angle gauges, and other precision measuring tools.\nVerify dimensions, bend angles, and tolerances meet print specifications.\nComplete required production documentation accurately.\nIdentify defects and take corrective action before parts move to the next operation.\nMaintain high quality standards while minimizing scrap and rework.\nTeamwork & Continuous Improvement\nCollaborate with supervisors, welders, material handlers, and other production team members.\nCrosstrain on other fabrication equipment as business needs require.\nParticipate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.\nDemonstrate reliability, accountability, and a positive attitude.\nAid other departments when needed to support customer commitments.\nWhat we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)\nWe each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:\nRequired Experience\n1-3 years of experience operating manual hydraulic or mechanical press brakes in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience performing manual machine setups, tooling changes, and bend adjustments.\nExperience fabricating sheet metal components using manual press brake equipment. \nAbility to read blueprints and manufacturing drawings\nAbility to accurately use measuring instruments including calipers, tape measures, and gauges\nMechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail\nAbility to safely lift, move, and position materials\nStrong commitment to safety and quality\nPreferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nKnowledge of press brake tooling, punch and die selection, and setup procedures.\nAbility to calculate bend deductions, bend allowances, and flat patterns. \nExperience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. \nAbility to troubleshoot forming issues and make manual machine adjustments to achieve dimensional accuracy.\nForklift or overhead crane experience\nLean Manufacturing or 5S experience\nWelding or general metal fabrication experience\nStrong attendance and reliability\nEducation & Certifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nWorking Environment\nThis position is performed in a manufacturing environment.\nThe employee will frequently:\nStand for extended periods \nBend, reach, stoop, twist, and climb as needed \nLift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate \nPerform repetitive hand and arm motions \nWork around moving machinery and overhead cranes \nBe exposed to varying temperatures, loud noise, dust, and vibration \nWear required personal protective equipment (PPE) \nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.\nHow we live our culture\nOur culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. 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