Press Brake Operator, 2nd Shift

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 role requires good hand-eye coordination, a steady hand, and the ability to interpret plans and follow both written and verbal directions. Strong analytical and mathematical skills are essential for interpreting drawings, templates, and blueprints, as well as reading gauges and other measurement tools to ensure adherence to drawing tolerances.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Inspect equipment daily for damage; promptly report issues to supervision and may enter work orders or communicate with maintenance personnel; may perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools & equipment used
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow directions consistently and accept responsibility for actions and work product
• Comply with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions
• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identify job hazards and collaborate with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety
• May assist with training other operators
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required
• Level II may provide training to level I operators

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• A minimum of two (2) years experience 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
• 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 using precision measuring instruments including 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
• Regularly reaches 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; exposure 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

Schedule

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am

Pay

Shift Differential for 2nd Shift: $2.00/hr

Qualifications

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 the Company

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 a one-stop source for high-speed precision machining, fabrication, and assembly.