Press Brake Operator II

Greenpoint Technologies•Marysville, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Brake Operator II is responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC and manual press brake machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications. Our ideal candidate has a solid understanding of machine setup, tooling selection, and quality standards, along with the ability to work independently on moderately complex parts. If you have a keen eye for detail, experience in metal fabrication, and a passion for high-quality craftsmanship, we want to hear from you! This role performs general fabrication of aircraft interior detail parts and sub-assemblies, supports production efforts, and fabricates detailed components to form assemblies and/or value-added tasks. The operator will complete the assembly of complex structures using sub-assemblies and operate various fabrication machines and equipment. They will also perform skilled tasks including trimming and finishing of panels and cabinets, using aluminum trims, dec-lam, leather, and vinyl. Additionally, this role assists in leading a team on projects, production planning, layout, organizational setup, progress reporting, and departmental coordination. The operator promotes quality craftsmanship, accurately interprets complex blueprints and process specifications, and assists in ensuring the crew is properly equipped. They provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced fabricators, give direct feedback to management, and display behavior in alignment with the company code of conduct. This position works under minimal supervision and requires wearing safety equipment and practicing safety guidelines, including Hazardous Materials guidelines. Regular attendance is expected.

Requirements

5-7 years of relevant experience in an aerospace production environment.
Ability to provide timely progress reports on project progress.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to share lessons learned and company processes and procedures with new employees.
Ability to read blueprints and documents to specification.
Ability to assemble multiple components per drawing.
Ability to maintain high quality standards and work within a schedule driven environment.
Ability to work with your hands, performing several tasks, such as operating air tools, edge potting panels, potting inserts in panels, riveting, general assembly using hand tools to attach components together, etc.
Skills in applying dec-lam, leather, rubber trim, and aluminum trims, etc.
Knowledge working with aluminum and Nomex materials.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.
Able to climb and work on step stools and/or ladders.
Able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance / Able to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Able to reach overhead.
Able to work in a non-dust free environment.
Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
Full range of motion with both hands.
Can work in stooping, kneeling, standing position and in cramped areas.

Nice To Haves

Vocational and technical schooling preferred.
Knowledge of aerospace record keeping, and related quality standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs general fabrication of aircraft interior detail parts and sub-assemblies.
Supports production efforts in all aspects to ensure project completion objectives are met.
Fabricates detailed components to form assemblies and/or value-added tasks to detailed components.
Completes assembly of complex structures using sub-assemblies.
Operates various fabrication machines and equipment.
Performs skilled tasks including trimming and finishing of panels and cabinets, using aluminum trims, dec-lam, leather, and vinyl, etc.
Assists in leading a team on projects through completion, as assigned by management.
Responsible for assisting in project production planning and layout, organizational set up, progress reporting and departmental coordination to ensure a successful project completion as assigned.
Promotes quality craftsmanship.
Accurately interprets complex blueprints to complete assemblies.
Accurately interprets process specifications from various Greenpoint locations.
Assists in ensuring crew is properly equipped to perform assignments.
Provides guidance and mentorship to less experienced fabricators.
Provides direct feedback to management regarding all project visibility, as assigned.
Displays and encourages behavior in alignment with company code of conduct.
Works under minimal supervision.
Wear safety equipment as required and practices safety guidelines/procedures, including Hazardous Materials guidelines.
Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
Other duties as assigned.