Hard Skills
IntermediatePress Brake OperationSetting up and operating hydraulic or mechanical press brakes to bend, form, or straighten metal plates and sheets according to specifications.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationThe ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to determine layout and bending sequences.
IntermediatePrecision Measuring Tool ProficiencySkill in using calipers, micrometers, and angle protractors to verify that bent parts meet tight tolerance requirements.
IntermediateMachine TroubleshootingIdentifying operational issues with bending machines and performing minor adjustments or reporting complex malfunctions.
FoundationalIndustrial Safety ComplianceAdhering to OSHA standards, using PPE, and following machine guarding protocols to prevent workplace accidents.