| Job Title |
Press Operator, Heavy Duty |
| Job Description |
Sets Up And Operates Heavy-duty Power Press To Bend, Form,
Stretch, And Straighten Metal Plates, Metal Extrusions, Formed
Sheet Metal, Structural Shapes, Forgings, And Weldments As
Specified By Blueprints, Layout, And Templates: Plans Sequence
Of Operations, Applying Knowledge Of Physical Properties Of
Metal. Measures And Sights Along Workpiece, Using Tape, Rule,
Straightedge, And Transit, To Mark Reference Lines. Selects And
Positions Flat, V-block, Radius, Or Special Purpose Die Sets
Into Ram And Bed Of Machine, Using Jib Or Crane. Aligns And
Bolts Dies To Ram And Bed Of Machine, Using Gauges, Templates,
Feelers, Shims, And Wrenches. Turns Handwheel Or Levers To Set
Depth And Pressure Of Ram Stroke. Preheats Workpiece In Furnace,
Using Hand Torch. Lifts And Positions Workpiece Between Dies Of
Machine, Using Jib Or Crane And Sledge. Starts Machine To Lower
Ram Which Bends Or Straightens Workpiece Between Dies.
Repositions Workpiece And Changes Dies When Making Multiple Or
Successive Passes. Hand Forms Or Finishes Workpiece, Using Hand
Sledge And Anvil. Grinds Out Burrs And Sharp Edges, Using
Portable Grinder. Inspects And Marks Job Number On Finished
Workpiece. May Bend Or Straighten Cold Metal. May Set Dies To
Punch And Blank Heavy Metal. May Operate Horizontal Power Press
To Bend Or Straighten Long Pieces Of Bar Stock Or Structural
Shapes. May Operate Press Equipped With Two Or More Rams To Bend
Angles Or Flanges Or Bend To Radius By Successive Passes; Or
Operate Multiple Acting Hydraulic Press To Perform Deep
Progressive And Reverse Draw Operations Of Sheet Metal. May Be
Designated According To Type Press Operated As Bulldozer
Operator (any Industry) Ii; Stretch-press Operator (any
Industry); Or According To Shape Product Produced As
Dishing-machine Operator (any Industry).
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