Express Bender (EB) Operator

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and maintains manufacturing equipment used to produce components in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and production schedules. This position performs equipment adjustments, product inspections, basic troubleshooting, and production documentation while supporting a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing environment. **JOB SUMMARY** The Machine Operator sets up, operates, monitors, and maintains manufacturing equipment used to produce components in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and production schedules. This position performs equipment adjustments, product inspections, basic troubleshooting, and production documentation while supporting a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing environment. The Express Bender Operator is responsible for setting up and operating automated bending equipment used to fabricate metal components for Vertiv products at the Great Lakes manufacturing facility. The position interprets engineering drawings, verifies dimensions and tolerances, performs quality inspections, adjusts equipment settings, and supports production goals while minimizing scrap and rework. The operator works closely with production leadership, engineering, quality, maintenance, and other manufacturing team members to ensure safe and efficient operations. - Set up and operate Express bending machines and related metal fabrication equipment in accordance with established work instructions. - Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, bills of material, and product specifications. - Load, position, and unload materials safely and efficiently. - Select and install the appropriate tooling, programs, and machine settings for assigned production work. - Verify material type, dimensions, orientation, and job requirements before beginning production. - Perform first-piece inspections and obtain required approval before continuing the production run. - Measure finished components using calipers, tape measures, squares, gauges, and other inspection equipment. - Monitor machine performance and make appropriate adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy, product quality, and production efficiency. - Identify defects, equipment malfunctions, tooling concerns, or process deviations and escalate them to the appropriate supervisor, quality representative, maintenance technician, or engineer. - Perform routine preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, and basic troubleshooting within the scope of the position. - Complete production records, quality documentation, work orders, material transactions, and other required system entries accurately and on time. - Follow all safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, lockout and tagout procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. - Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S workplace organization and lean manufacturing practices. - Minimize scrap, rework, machine downtime, and material waste. - Participate in continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. - Communicate production status, quality concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs and daily production meetings. - Work collaboratively with production employees, team leads, supervisors, quality personnel, engineers, and maintenance personnel. - Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations. **MINIMUM** **REQUIREMENTS** - High school diploma or General Educational Development credential. - Ability to complete all required safety, quality, equipment operation, and job-specific training. **PREFERED REQUIREMENTS** - Technical, vocational, or apprenticeship training in machining, metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or a related field. - Training or certification related to Computer Numerical Control equipment, press brake operation, bl…