Highlights
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Metal Forming Setup Technician to set up, troubleshoot, and operate single station presses and press brakes used in the production of precision sheet metal components. The ideal candidate will have experience performing machine setups, reading blueprints, verifying part quality, and supporting production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | https://www.heico.com/ |
Description
Leader Tech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI shielding products for circuit boards, electronic enclosures, interconnect cables and Thermal solutions founded in 1984. The Company serves a diverse commercial and military customer base from its Global EMI Shielding Technology Center located in Tampa, Florida. Every detail of the company's one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is tailor-engineered to streamline and improve customer service, engineering and manufacturing processes.
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Metal Forming Setup Technician to set up, troubleshoot, and operate single station presses and press brakes used in the production of precision sheet metal components. The ideal candidate will have experience performing machine setups, reading blueprints, verifying part quality, and supporting production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Single Station Press Setup
- Press Brake Setup
- Metal Forming
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Tool and Die Setup
- Progressive Forming (preferred)
- Mechanical Presses
- Hydraulic Presses
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Blueprint Reading
- First Article Inspection
- Manufacturing Troubleshooting
- Production Support
- Quality Inspection
- Lean Manufacturing
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Perform complete setups on single station presses and press brakes.
- Install, align, and adjust tooling for production runs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
- Verify first-piece quality using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring equipment.
- Troubleshoot tooling and forming issues to minimize downtime.
- Make machine adjustments to maintain part quality throughout production.
- Work closely with engineering, tooling, and production personnel.
- Maintain a safe and organized work area.
- Perform preventative maintenance and report equipment issues.
About Company
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.