What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Brake Applications Specialist position at Flow International?
At Flow International Corporation, a SHAPE company, we are committed to delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that empower our customers to succeed. Our team of industry-leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and service professionals work collaboratively to transform customer visions into reality.
What It’s Like To Work Here.
We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.
What We Offer.
In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-oriented Press Brake Applications Specialist to support our technical sales and engineering teams. This role involves demonstrating press brake equipment and offline programming software to potential customers, showcasing capabilities through hands-on machine operation and CAD-based part analysis. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in sheet metal bending, CAD proficiency, and a solid grasp of press brake tooling and programming.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
TRAVEL: Willingness to travel to customer sites, trade shows, and company facilities as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
What It’s Like To Work Here.
We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.
What We Offer.
In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-oriented Press Brake Applications Specialist to support our technical sales and engineering teams. This role involves demonstrating press brake equipment and offline programming software to potential customers, showcasing capabilities through hands-on machine operation and CAD-based part analysis. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in sheet metal bending, CAD proficiency, and a solid grasp of press brake tooling and programming.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform live press brake demonstrations for prospective and current customers.
- Program and run press brake machinery to illustrate precision, flexibility, and performance.
- Demonstrate and explain offline press brake programming software and its integration with shop-floor workflows.
- Analyze CAD drawings to determine optimal bend sequences and tooling requirements.
- Select and set up appropriate press brake tooling based on material, thickness, and geometry.
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and customers to address specific application needs.
- Support trade shows, onsite customer visits, and internal testing efforts.
- Provide feedback to engineering and product development teams based on customer input and real-world usage.
- Stay current on industry trends, software updates, and new machine capabilities.
TRAVEL: Willingness to travel to customer sites, trade shows, and company facilities as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience (DOQ).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off (PTO) and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs
- Ongoing career development and training opportunities
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Extensive hands-on experience with sheet metal bending and CNC press brake operation.
- Strong ability to analyze CAD part files and determine required press brake tooling and bend sequences.
- Familiarity with offline press brake programming systems (e.g., AutoPOL, RADAN, LVD CADMAN, etc.).
- Solid understanding of metal forming principles and press brake mechanics.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to convey technical information clearly in customer-facing environments.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
- Experience working with a variety of press brake brands and tooling systems.
- Prior experience in a technical sale, application engineering, or customer support role.
- Knowledge of forming simulations and automated bend allowance calculations.
- Comfortable speaking in front of potential customers.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
