Manufacturing Technician

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Technical Solutions in Concord, NC is seeking an experienced press brake and fiber laser operator to assist in maintaining, programming and operating 5-axis equipment. You will read engineering prints and program parts for Cincinnati press brakes and lasers.

The role requires working with various metals and tight QC parameters. Ideal candidates have 1+ year press brake programming experience, 3+ years press brake operation, 2D CAD skills, and familiarity with Cincinnati software.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail in fabrication and inspection.
• Strong oral communication for cross‑department collaboration.
• Ability to think abstractly and translate engineering ideas into practical work.
• Decision making within company procedures and safety standards.
• Detail‑oriented approach to complex manufacturing tasks.
• Energetic, able to sustain high work pace.
• Enthusiastic team player bringing positive energy.
• Friendly demeanor and collaborative mindset.
• Goal‑oriented with focus on achieving targets.
• Honesty and integrity in all work interactions.
• Good judgment for complex fabrication scenarios.
• Organized with a systematic work style.
• Research skills to design and verify processes.
• Technical aptitude for understanding advanced metalworking concepts.
• Tactful in coordinating with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, programming, and operating a 5-axis press brake and/or fiber laser.
• Interpret engineering prints and program the part in the Cincinnati press brake and/or laser.
• Work with safety critical items and tight QC parameters.
• Read and understand engineering documents and blueprints.
• Identify various material types (4130A, 4130N, Mild Steels, Aluminums, Stainless Steels, Titanium, etc.).
• Run, maintain, and operate a sander.

Skills

Accuracy

Oral Communication

Conceptual Thinking

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Friendly

Goal-Oriented

Honesty/Integrity

Judgment

Organized

Research Skills

Technical Aptitude

Tactful

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Master Degree

Doctorate Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience: Accounting, Automotive, Business, Information Technology, Engineering

Other: Manufacturing

Tools

Cincinnati Press Brake Software

Microsoft Teams

Excel

PLM software

Job description

Hendrick Technical Solutions - 29 Warehouse

Location: 2745 Piedmont Commerce Street, Unit A, Concord, North Carolina 28027

Summary

Uses various tools and machinery to cut, bend, form, and shape metal sheets or components according to blueprints and specifications, often creating custom parts by manipulating metal through processes like shearing, punching, bending, and sometimes welding, to meet specific project requirements; essentially, they fabricate metal parts by carefully shaping them to desired dimensions and contours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, programming, and operating a 5-axis press brake and/or fiber laser.
• Interpret engineering prints and program the part in the Cincinnati press brake and/or laser.
• Work with safety critical items and tight QC parameters.
• Read and understand engineering documents and blueprints.
• Identify various material types (4130A, 4130N, Mild Steels, Aluminums, Stainless Steels, Titanium, etc.).
• Run, maintain, and operate a sander.

Qualifications

• Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
• Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Decision Making - ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly - ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal-Oriented - ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty/Integrity – ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Research Skills - ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Tactful - ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Desired Education

• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• Field of Study/Work Experience: Accounting, Automotive, Business, Information Technology, Engineering
• Other: Manufacturing

Desired Work Experience

• 2+ years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years

Education/Experience

• 1+ year press brake programming experience.
• Cincinnati Press Brake Software experience is a plus.
• 3+ years press brake operation experience.
• Cincinnati Press Brake experience is a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is required.
• Prior fabrication knowledge/experience preferred.

Computer Skills

• Requires basic computer skills.
• Microsoft Teams and Excel experience preferred.
• PLM software experience preferred.

Communication Skills

• Ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively with other departments and organizational team members.

Attendance Expectations

• The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses.
• Constantly manually manipulates, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less.
• Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, squats or kneels, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Environment Demands

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

Verbal and Reading Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Math Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations.

Core Values

• Integrity – We believe in doing what is right for fellow team members and our clients. We will uphold the core values of Hendrick in every action we take and every decision we make.
• Winning – We are passionate about continuing the Hendrick tradition of winning.
• Teamwork – We believe that people are the most important part of Hendrick. We believe through trust and respect everyone achieves more. We will work together to use our diverse individual talents and skills.
• Enthusiasm – We genuinely desire our clients to know that we value them and care about them. We will recommit ourselves every day to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
• Accountability – At all levels, we will live up to our commitments and hold one another accountable. We take ownership of problems and challenges that confront us and ensure that they are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Improvement – We will continuously take the initiative to find ways to do our work better, smarter, and faster. We will help each other improve. We will use Hendrick resources to seek opportunities for growth and development.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Hendrick Technical Solutions provides a one‑of‑a‑kind working environment where a diverse team of highly skilled professionals collaborates to develop and deliver innovative defense solutions. We are committed to advancing technology with purpose, precision, and intensity to meet the highest standards expected by those we serve. We take pride in engineering and manufacturing rugged, reliable, mission‑ready solutions built to perform in the most demanding environments. Hendrick Technical Solutions continuously seeks talented and driven individuals who are passionate about engineering, manufacturing, and delivering solutions that make a difference when it matters most.