Press Brake Operator

Leonard's Metal, Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Leonard's Metal, Inc. in Auburn, Washington is looking for a Press Brake Operator to join their team. This role involves setting up and operating press brake machinery, ensuring quality through detailed measurements, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma and possess strong attention to detail.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $21 to $25 per hour, health benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings is essential.
• Detail-oriented with decision-making capability in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Follow company production and safety policies.
• Select and set up machinery for production runs.
• Use measuring tools to ensure product quality.
• Implement process improvements in manufacturing flow.

Skills

Detail oriented

Ability to use measuring tools

Understanding of basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Micrometer calipers

Electronic calipers

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Press Brake Operator. Our fabricators work independently and in concert with others to perform processes necessary to efficiently and effectively fabricate detail parts. The operator must function as a productive, contributing and responsible member of his/her work team. In all actions, supports Sonaca North America’s Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other Company policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on‑time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability and respect for people.

Pay Range: $21 - $25 per hour (DOE)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Follows all company and work center specific production, administration and safety policies and procedures
• Attends and actively participates in all required training
• Reviews manufacturing planning, part‑specific engineering information, set‑up information and/or related instructions to understand appropriate work process and quality requirements for completed product
• For machine dependent operations, selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures and/or cutting tools, attachments, accessories and material to machines (i.e. set‑up machine) and starts and observes machine operation during first part production to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance conditions
• Uses gauges, scales, calipers, mylars and/or blueprints, customer tools and other measuring equipment to check first part quality
• Notifies lead person or supervisor about substantive discrepancies between manufacturing planning target time and actual set‑up and/or run times
• Work with JIT principles
• Schedule brake by staging jobs "First in First Out"
• Sort jobs by type (Material Thickness, Bend radius) Stage needed tooling
• Bolt tooling onto brake Origin press brake to the nc9 line on gauge
• Determine angle and flange length from documentation (Cad, PCM, DLT, Etc.)
• Determine pinch point
• Hand wheel brake to needed bend angle check and make corrections
• Check flange lengths and correct as needed
• When part is correct buy off first part
• Tears down machine or hand tool set‑up upon completion of production run, returning all tools, equipment and accessories to their proper locations
• Moves completes part order to next manufacturing operation or staging area.
• Works with others, using continuous process improvement tools and techniques and just‑in‑time manufacturing techniques, to develop and install process improvements that positively impact manufacturing through‑put, machine and human resources utilization, space utilization, organization and other factors

Education and Experiences

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre‑employment assessment to be considered for the role
• Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools i.e. micrometer calipers and electronic calipers
• Must have the ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings
• Demonstrated decision‑making ability utilizing good judgment in determining the appropriate guideline, procedure, and application to utilize in solving problems
• Understanding of basic math
• Thorough understanding of process flows, lead times and lean principles in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company‑match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions)

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation.