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Press Brake Operator

Job Description

This position involves working with one other employee (lead) in the Sheetmetal department and learning to run various machines such as turret punch, shear, saw, router, and straightening. We are specifically looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience on a press brake.

• Sets up and operates one or more sheet cutting, forming, straightening, band saw, drill presses, brake press, and shears. The candidate must be able to operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend, or form parts and use sheet metal hand tools.

• Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions.

• Coordinates required shutdowns and startups of equipment with other departments after sheet metal installation.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

• Accurate use of calipers, height gauges, and other inspection tools

• Set up and operate press brake, band saw, etc.

• Prepare order of operations and run complex forming and bend operations

• Knowledge in interpreting blueprints and tolerances

• Understand flat pattern layout

• Effectively move parts through the department and follow work instructions

Soft Skills

• Adapt and promote best in class practices

• Foster collaboration across the company

• Ensure smooth implementations of solutions

• Build the overall capability of the organization

• Safety conscious mindset

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Enumclaw, Washington.

Work Environment

Aerospace Machine Shop - Clean and organized

What's in it for you?

Aerotek and our client are offering a great opportunity for an experienced Aerospace Press Brake Operator with the opportunity for growth in the company. Aerotek offers free resume building assistance as well as interview coaching for the best chance of getting hired on with the client. Our recruiters are also available for assistance by call text or email, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.