Press Brake Operator

Precision Engineering, LLC (PE) is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Established in 1988, PE, is an advanced metalworking contract manufacturer of custom sheet metal components and assemblies (custom sheet metal fabrication). Capabilities include Laser Cutting, CNC Turret Punching, Forming, Welding, Powder Coating, Surface Finishing, and various assembly processes. Industries served include Aerospace and Defense industries, and Power and Industrial. At this time, we are looking for a Press Brake Set Up Operator to join the team to operate & set up CNC Press Brake machines to bend, form, stretch, notch, or straighten metal sheets (or other materials), as specified by work order, blueprints, drawings, templates, or other specifications. This is a first shift permanent opportunity offering full benefits in a safe, clean, and fun working environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strive towards a culture of proactive safety. Interpret drawings & create forming sequences with multiple tooling sets Form simple to complex parts, to +/- .005 tolerances Use bend allowance or set-back, to determine bend lines and stock leftover Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy of close tolerance work Make necessary (routine) adjustments to machinery & measuring instruments, to ensure quality parts Prepare and run complex bend set-ups and forming operations – including, but not limited to, custom punch/die modifications, used in combination with other tooling (either standard or custom) REQUIREMENTS: 2-5 years working experience in a similar type of role Ability to interpret blueprints Experience in a set-up role Be dependable & have positive work ethic Understand, read, and write English Be able to stand for long periods of time & be able to lift up to approximately 25lbs & up to 50 lbs with support ABOUT HEICO: Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team. Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at