Press Brake Operator
Core
Operating press brakes to fabricate detail parts for aerospace and defense solutions, ensuring quality and safety through precise setup and execution.
Role type
Press Brake Operator
Builds
Detail parts for aerospace and defense customers
Domain
Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
reading manufacturing drawings, using measuring tools (micrometers, calipers), basic math, understanding tolerances, operating press brakes, setting up tooling, quality inspection
Preferred skills
lean manufacturing principles, JIT principles, continuous improvement tools
Technologies
NC9 line, CAD, PCM, DLT
Responsibilities
Selecting and securing fixtures/tools for press brake setup, checking first part quality with gauges, determining bend angles and flange lengths, correcting bends using hand wheels, staging jobs by type and material thickness, moving completed parts to next operation, tearing down machine setups
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
