Press Brake Operator

Buyken Metal Products

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                     Press Brake Operator

DEPARTMENT:             Production

Location:                        1216 4th Ave N. Kent, WA 98032

Hours:                             Full-time (6AM to 2:30PM, Monday thru Friday or 2:30 to 1:00AM Monday thru Thursday)

Open Date:                    Available now

Pay:                                 DOE (Typical $24 ), quarterly bonuses, 100% medical pay other benefits

Environment:               Heated shop

Reports To:                   VP of OPS

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capable of setting up and operating press brakes from 35 to 250 tons
• Complete simple to intermediate mechanical tasks associated with die set-ups.
• Capable of inspecting parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers as needed
• Ability to operate material handling equipment including forklifts
• Perform in-press troubleshooting
• Follow specific work instructions for each task
• Keep accurate record of production and properly document your work.
• Perform in process inspection on your work.

• traveler and drawing to perform assigned tasks as prescribe in the traveler to specification
• Is courteous, personable and respectful of all fellow employees
• Works to keep self and fellow company employees safe and out of harms way
• Ensures housekeeping and daily PM activities are being performed on machines
• Correctly accounts for quantity of pieces made and for clocking in and out of work centers correctly

Competency requirements:

• Press Brake Operator: 2 years
• Ability to setup machines
• Ability to use hand measurement tools (calipers, protractors, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, and converse in English
• Must have reliable transportation to be at work on time every day
• Must be able to record information required on shop traveler
• Must be able to read at arm’s length customers’ drawing, work instruction and procedures in English

Benefits offered (one of the best in the industry):

• 100% of medical, dental, vision are covered for the employee (how many companies can say that?)
• Buyken pays part of your yearly max deductible as well, which is unheard of
• 401k retirement benefits with company match
• Safe-harbor investment (we put money into your retirement even if you don’t!)
• Tuition reimbursement program and extensive training programs/opportunities/certifications
• No-limit profit sharing. When the company does well all benefit with no cap.
• Yearly awards, BBQs and other activities to foster team morale
• Our long tenure and near zero turn-over is a testament of doing what is right for our employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand and move around continuously for up to 10hrs/day.
• Must be able to lift thirty pounds without assistance and have full physical capability of all limbs

Buyken Metal Products is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status or any other protected status.

Company Overview:

Buyken is a precision metal fabrication company that has been around since 1939.  We have a dedicated team of experienced people with the common goal of creating the highest quality manufacturing solutions to meet our customers growing and changing needs.  We stand by a few mantras: Do what is right for our customers, employees and community.  Even though we are an old established company we have a start-up mentality and are growing our customer base rapidly by focusing on our customer and expanding our Quality control certs to include aerospace work recently.

COVID impact on us:  We have not slowed down. We have grown, added new machines, cleaned things up and have a great team that has stayed safe. Our customer base is very diverse, so one industry (aviation) cutting back substantially has little effect on us. We are built for the long-haul, 82yrs and counting, as our history dictates. We have a very low turnover and long tenured employees. If you are in the market to try something else or are unfortunate to have lost your job recently and think you may fit the bill drop me a line.

Salary : $26