Press Brake Operator, 2nd Shift

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential: $2.00/hr on 2nd 2p

On-site manufacturing facility

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Kent, LLC is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up and operate press brake machines, interpreting blueprints and specs to produce metal parts. The ideal candidate will read gauges, follow tolerances, and work with a team in a fast-paced factory environment.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, quality control, documentation, and safety compliance. The role may involve training other operators and performing routine maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience in metals industry operating a press brake; vocational training may substitute for some experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and customer specifications is required.
• Ability to read gauges and measurement tools to verify tolerances.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program the press brake per prints and specifications, selecting appropriate methods and tools.
• Identify nonconforming parts and follow procedures to control quality.
• Package completed orders and complete required documentation.
• Inspect equipment daily and report issues; may perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow directions and accept responsibility for actions.
• Adhere to manufacturing processes and supervisor instructions; wear PPE as required.
• Assist training of other operators as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Hand-eye coordination

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Press Brake Operators perform setup and operation of press brake machines to cost-effectively produce high-quality steel, stainless steel, or aluminum parts to meet customer specifications. The press brake operator must possess good hand-eye coordination, a steady hand, and the ability to interpret plans and follow both written and verbal directions. The press brake operator must have good analytical and mathematical skills to interpret drawings, templates, and blueprints that accompany each project. This position requires the ability to read gauges and other measurement tools to determine adherence to drawing tolerances.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Set up and program the press brake to form parts in compliance with prints and written specifications; select appropriate methods and tools for part design, calculate bend allowances, and confirm that formed parts meet all requirements
• Identify parts that are nonconforming to requirements and follow the appropriate procedures to control nonconforming product
• Package completed orders and complete all required documentation
• Inspects equipment daily for damage; promptly reports issues to supervision and may enter work orders or communicate with maintenance personnel; may perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools & equipment used
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for actions and work product
• Complies with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions
• Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety
• May assist with training other operators
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required
• Level II may provide training to level I operators

Required Education and Work Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

• Experience requirements vary based on position level.The posted salary range reflects a broad range inclusive level I and II positions.
  • A minimum of two (2) yearsexperience in the metals industry operating a press brake;recent vocational training in a metal-working or other technical role may be considered in lieu of work experience.
  • Higher experience levels are required for placement at Level II.

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications is required
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including mics and calipers is preferred
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
• Familiar with the tooling and set up procedures for different thicknesses of metals
• Ability to calculate bend allowances for different thicknesses of metals
• Ability usingprecision measuring instrumentsincluding tape measure, calipers, micrometers and angle finders
• Team player who works well with others in a fast paced, customer service oriented, environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment
• Regularlyreaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts and operate tools and/or material handling controls
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices
• Work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective clothing

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
• Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (regularly)
• The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

2nd Shift:

Monday - Thursday

2:00 pm - 12:30 am

Shift Differential for 2nd Shift: $2.00/hr!

This position must meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

About Accurus Aerospace Kent, LLC

Accurus Aerospace Kent LLC was founded in 1977 in Kent, WA. Over the past three decades, Accurus has evolved into a preferred supplier of sheet metal fabricated parts, high-precision machined parts, kits, and bench top assemblies to the Aerospace and Defense Industry.Located in a 47,000 square foot facility only 15 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Accurus is a center of Aerospace excellence and one-stop source for high-speed precision machining, fabrication, and assembly.