BRAKE PRESS OPERATOR

Department:      Operations

Reports To:       Production Manager

Location:          Port Orchard, WA

Experience:       2-4 years

Job Type:         Hourly (non-exempt)

Education:        High School Diploma

Travel:              None

About Tournesol

Tournesol Siteworks is the leading manufacturer of commercial pots, planters and the things that go with them. We provide designers with the tools to create amazing green spaces on projects like apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and airports. Contractors rely on us to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer service. Our vertically integrated manufacturing facilities are in Washington, Northern and Southern California and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. If you are a team player with a positive attitude that cares deeply about your customers, you’ll fit right in at Tournesol!

About the Team

The Metal Fabrication team is currently seeking an experienced Brake Press Operator for our Port Orchard, WA manufacturing facility. The Metal Fabrication team includes welders, material grinders, manufacturing associates, and powder coat painters, working together to build, assemble, and ship products for the commercial landscape construction industry.

About the Role

As a Brake Press Operator, you will work under the direction of the Metal Fabrication Team Lead and directly with the production team processing steel, aluminum and other materials using a Bystronic 100-ton Brake Press and other equipment as required. You’ll also work on custom projects, reading directly from CAD drawings and blueprints to fabricate products. You’ll be based in our Port Orchard, WA manufacturing facility and have a hand in accomplishing our #1 goal – a successful project in very way. 

What You Will Do

·         Set up and operate press brake machines, ensuring accurate bending according to detailed blueprints and technical specifications

·         Read and interpret production orders; project plans; blueprints; or other written instructions to perform assigned duties

·         Adjust machine settings and tooling to achieve desired angles, dimensions, and surface finishes

·         Inspect the quality of the material before, during, and after the various processes to ensure quality standards are met, reporting defective material to Production Manager immediately

·         Maintain a clean, organized work area and perform routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance

·         Collaborate with fabrication, welding, and assembly teams to meet production deadlines and quality goals

·         Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

·         Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Brake Press Operator

·         Experience working in a metal fabrication shop

·         Ability to read CAD drawings and measuring tape

·         Basic understanding of quality inspection standards and techniques for sheet metal parts

·         Ability to lift more than 50lbs, jib cranes are available in most workstations

·         Strong attention to detail

·         Reliable transportation, regular attendance and punctuality are critical

What We Offer

·         Competitive salary

·         Paid time off

·         Paid holidays

·         Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

·         401k with employer match

·         Profit sharing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on tenure, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Demands

Candidate must have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods, life and carry objects (up to 50lbs), and perform repetitive tasks. Other physical demands may include reaching, bending, stooping, and working in various environmental conditions like temperature variations, dust or noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tournesol Siteworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Tournesol Siteworks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.