Senior Precision Sheet Metal Technician
MACNY's Job Board•Town of De Witt, NY
•$19 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Eagle Metalcraft in East Syracuse is seeking a highly skilled Senior Precision Sheet Metal Technician with deep expertise in press brake operations and automated bending systems. This role is responsible for producing high-precision components, optimizing forming processes, and leading setup and programming efforts to ensure efficiency, repeatability, and quality in a modern fabrication environment.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of precision sheet metal fabrication experience
- Advanced expertise in CNC press brake setup and programming
- Experience with automated bending systems or robotic brake cells
- Strong understanding of material behavior (aluminum, stainless, CRS, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
- Experience with offline programming software (e.g., Delem, Amada VPSS, Trumpf TruTops Bend, etc.)
- Proven ability to hold tight tolerances in production environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with panel benders or fully automated bending cells
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization
- Tooling design or custom fixture experience
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate CNC press brakes (e.g., Amada, Trumpf, etc.)
- Develop and optimize bend programs, including offline programming where applicable
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, including GD&T and tight-tolerance requirements
- Determine bend sequences, tooling selection, and tonnage requirements
- Lead setup of automated bending systems (robotic loading/unloading, panel benders, or integrated cells)
- Troubleshoot forming issues such as springback, distortion, and tolerance stack-up
- Collaborate with engineering to improve part design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Reduce setup times and improve throughput using lean techniques
- Train and mentor junior operators and brake technicians
- Perform first article inspections and in-process quality checks
- Maintain tooling, dies, and equipment in optimal condition
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan (e.g., 401k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for advancement into lead or supervisory roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
