Press Brake - 2nd Shift

WHO ARE WE Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. We are a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We operate 10 locations across North America and pride ourselves on our engineering expertise and operational excellence. Since beginning in 1948, we have delivered high‑quality, reliable, safe, and efficient products and services. Position Summary We are currently seeking a Press Brake Operator for 2nd shift. The operator works independently and collaborates with others to perform the processes necessary to efficiently and effectively fabricate detail parts. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Follow all company and work center–specific production, administration and safety policies and procedures. Attend and actively participate in all required training. Review manufacturing planning, part‑specific engineering information and/or related instructions to understand appropriate work process and quality requirements for completed product. For machine‑dependent operations, select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and material to machines (set‑up machine) and start and observe machine operation during first‑part production to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance conditions. Use gauges, scales, calipers, mylars and/or blueprints, customer tools and other measuring equipment to check first‑part quality. Notify 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, 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, and when part is correct buy off first part. Tear down machine or hand‑tool set‑up upon completion of production run, returning all tools, equipment and accessories to their proper locations. Move completed part order to next manufacturing operation or staging area. Work 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 throughput, machine and human resources utilization, space utilization, organization and other factors. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High‑school diploma or high‑school equivalency preferred. Candidates without a diploma must take a pre‑employment assessment to be considered. Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools (micrometer, calipers, electronic calipers). Must have the ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings. Demonstrated decision‑making ability; utilize good judgment in determining appropriate guidelines, procedures and applications to solve problems. Understanding of basic math. Thorough understanding of process flows, lead times and lean principles in a manufacturing environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Exposure to noise ranging from quiet to extremely loud. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear and foot protection. May occasionally lift or move up to 10–50 pounds. WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA? 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Competitive wages. Paid holidays and paid time off. Medical, dental, vision, life and accidental insurance. Short‑term and long‑term disability. Employee assistance plan with counseling and community resources. Wellness program. Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility, terms and conditions). Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide access and opportunities to those with disabilities, and we provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans for our online application system. Sonaca North America is an E‑Verify Employer. If you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer claiming to be from Sonaca North America, please email View email address on click.appcast.io‑na.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr