Press Brake Technician V (1st Shift)

Press Brake Technician V (1st Shift)

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UCT is seeking a talented Press Brake Technician V for their site in Hillsboro, OR!

Press Brake Technician V is a highly skilled, senior-most technical expert responsible for leading the most complex and critical press brake operations within the fabrication department. This role independently executes and optimizes advanced metal forming processes involving tight tolerances, complex geometries, and high-risk or high-visibility parts. The Press Brake Technician V serves as a subject matter expert (SME), providing technical leadership, mentoring, and process innovation to support production excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently set up, program (if applicable), and operate press brake equipment to complete Level 5 jobs, defined by extreme complexity, tight tolerances, and minimal error margin.
• Perform advanced forming operations, including multi-stage bending, complex tooling arrangements, and specialty material applications.
• Lead tooling strategy, selection, validation, and optimization to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput.
• Diagnose and resolve the most complex forming, dimensional, and tooling challenges; develop root-cause solutions and preventive actions.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T collaborate with Engineering and Quality on manufacturability and design improvements.
• Establish and refine standard work, setup validations, and best practices for press brake operations.
• Serve as the highest-level technical resource for Operators I–IV, providing mentorship, training support, and setup verification.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), process validations, and first-article builds from a press brake perspective.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive process improvements, scrap reduction, and cycle-time optimization.
• Complete and audit production documentation, routers, and inspection records to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety requirements, quality systems, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational goals and continuous improvement.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Expert-level ability to read and interpret highly complex technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Mastery of precision measurement techniques and advanced inspection tools.
• Deep technical knowledge of press brake theory, tooling design, material behavior, and forming dynamics.
• Proven ability to independently plan, execute, and optimize complex press brake operations.
• Exceptional problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process control and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to mentor, train, and technically guide operators and peers.
• Effective communication skills with operators, engineers, and leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality excellence, and operational efficiency.

Education, Certifications, Requirements

• HS Diploma/ equivalent required.
• Advanced technical training or certifications in fabrication, press brake operation, or related disciplines strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive exp operating mechanical and/or CNC press brake equip, including extensive exp with complex, tight‑tolerance, and high‑mix parts.

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs. or lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable. Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Ability to stand / sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Subject to noise levels.

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