Job Details
Job Location
LH Seattle - Seattle, WA
Position Type
Various
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$25.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities , we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidenc e and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible . From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.
We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment . Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn't define who you are or how you choose to live .
We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team in Seattle as a Press Brake Operator II. This is an ideal role for someone who has 1 year or more of press brake operating experience , b asic knowledge of manufacturing geometry and math skills, such as decimals and fractions, and who enjoys working independently with precision measuring tools.
Purpose:
Utilize current knowledge, skills and abilities to set-up and operate press brake machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
Responsibilities:

• Determines dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece and set-up requirements from work orders, blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, templates or verbal instructions.
• Use a variety precision measuring tools such as calipers, protractor, square and height gauges.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on press brake machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate manufacturing factors of forming speed, depth, back gauge and production rate.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance or defective production, and adjusts machine controls as required.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of settings.
• Independently selects and loads appropriate program.
• Ability to detect problems on machines and programs.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications per SOP set forth in our BMS.
• Confers with lead or supervisor to resolve machining problems.
• Mentor employees in the machining profession with the willingness to further their education in technological advances as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures the adherence to company safety and health standards, policies and procedures by monitoring personnel, machinery and work environment.
• Immediately notify supervisor and/or Safety Manager of any safety and health concerns and problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 years of press brake experience preferred.
• Ability to understand policies, procedures and carry-out instructions and clearly give feedback and information to manufacturing personnel.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing geometry and math skills, such as decimals and fractions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook preferred.
• Independent, accurate use of precision measuring tools.
• Ability to analyze and manipulate programs.
• Ability to identify and evaluate standard, materials and tools.
• Familiarity with assigned machinery and their individual parts in assigned area.
• Understanding of work orders, blueprints, tooling and department workflow.
• Working knowledge of quality system concepts and procedures.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand up to 8 hours, with standard rest-periods.
• Ability to perform work assignments requiring repetitive motion.
• Ability to work schedule as assigned.

Company benefits may include:

• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical, Dental, and vision plans
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
• Focus on Upward Mobility
• Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.