Operator, Press Brake

Job Description

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Supervisors: Shop Lead

Position Summary: Operates a press brake machine. Fits & fabricates structural steel components, completes layout, and inspects finished product.

Hours of Work: Fulltime, Monday through Friday, 6:30am-3pm, OR 2nd Shift Monday through Friday, 2pm-10:30pm

Starting Pay Range: $22-$26 per hour, non-exempt

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate press brake machine.
• Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
• Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.
• Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
• Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
• Work with tight tolerances.
• Produce parts for assembly operations.
• Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
• Perform spot inspections of parts.
• Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
• Complete and maintain paperwork.
• Identify assembly parts.
• Set up light gauge metal.
• Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
• Check machine for defects and repair if necessary.
• Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
• Read drawings and blueprints.
  
  

Experience & Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• At least 1 – 2 years working with a press brake
• Can read and speak English fluently
• Experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment preferred
  
  

Vashon Aircraft offers:

• 15 days of PTO per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with generous company matching
• 95% Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance and AD&D for employee, beginning the 1st day of the month following hire
• Health Reimbursement Account (“HRA”)
  
  

Candidates for positions with Vashon Aircraft must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.