Press Brake Operator I

Premier Pump & Power • Vancouver, WA

5d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Pump & Power is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial pumps and energy solutions, specializing in large, custom, portable pump packages. The Press Brake Operator I will ensure efficient production of bending steel parts to the correct degree and angle for the fabrication and assembly department. This role requires experience with manual tooling press brake operation and familiarity with operating a tooling machine to transform raw steel material into parts using precise angles and measurements. This is a key process to save time and money by allowing the fabrication department to source this work in-house. This position is located in Vancouver, Washington, and reports to the Interim Lead Welder.

Requirements

• 1+ year of press brake operation experience
• High school diploma / GED, or equivalent additional job experience
• Understand weld prints and callouts
• Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)

Responsibilities

• Operate Bystronic Xpert 250 ton press brake
• Bend steel parts ranging from 18-gauge to 1/2-inch steel
• Change press brake tooling/dies
• Read blueprints and specification sheets to execute technical requirements
• Calibrate and program adjustments to meet bend specifications
• Manually set and operate press brake as required (machine operation is mostly automated)
• Restock materials and communicate damage or incorrect materials to management
• Measure final product precisely to ensure uniformity
• Collaborate with QA to create Assembly documentation, procedures, and work instructions
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others when operating equipment and performing job responsibilities
• Perform routine maintenance
• Train other fabrication and/or finish personnel on the bend process

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k) company matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Vacation (up to 40 hours Vacation time accrued per year in years 1-3, pro-rated in year 1 based on start date)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 8 paid holidays per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED