Press Brake Operator

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

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 mfg. 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,