Press Brake Operator

Sonaca North America•Auburn, WA

2d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. 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.

Requirements

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
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, ear, and foot protection
May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

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

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance