Brake/Laser Operator

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Primary Duties Press-brake and machine operation Position, align, and secure forming dies and adjust ram stroke to suit gauge of material, angles or contours Set stop gauges to conform with dimensional specifications, templates or samples Select and load proper raw material and unload completed parts as required Determine sequence of bends on multiple press operations for work having a series of bends at various angles and in different planes Improvise set-ups to form special shapes having single or compound radii, angle flanges, etc, which require considerable care in ram adjustments to avoid surface irregularities Set up and align adjustable punching, slotting, notching dies and gauging devices for multiple series punching on a long strip, sheet, or angle work Follow standardized methods of work Skills/Abilities Ability to follow directions and work from written or verbal instructions (strong reading comprehension), including drawings, specifications, templates and samples Ability to use press-brake and related machinery Strong attention to detail Ability to perform basic math functions Ability to work well with others Ability to communicate well with others undefined Work Environment Continuous exposure to mechanical hazards and moving objects Frequent exposure to temperature extremes and noise levels of >80 db Occasional exposure to: humid/arid conditions, cramped quarters, vibrations, fumes, dust, mists, gases, allergens, insect bites, and material handling equipment Physical Demands Continuous use of touch and finger movement Must have the ability to speak and hear clearly Must be able to see well including depth perception and the ability to distinguish between colors Requires continuous or near continuous standing and balancing Requires frequent (4 or more hours per day): lifting (up to 50 pounds) Occasional walking, sitting, carrying (25-50 lbs), climbing, pushing & pulling of heavy carts, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching (overhead and to the side) may be required Expected Hours of Work 8 hour shifts M-F with weekend and daily overtime hours as required for production Required Education and Experience Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Allegion is committed to complying with its Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and will not discriminate based on race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status (collectively, “protected status”). We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy