Company Overview:

We design, develop and manufacture case packers and tray packing solutions for flexible and other tough-to-handle packages such as doypacks, pillow bags, and four-sided sealed bags. Built for around-the-clock operation, these solutions have a worldwide reputation for their quick change-over, flexibility, speed, and comprehensive design. Our Integrated state-of-the-art technologies include gravity, pick and place, wrap-around, and vision-guided robotics.

At BPA, we are absolutely passionate about innovation. It adds the fun and inspiration to our work that people need to excel. Our customers stimulate innovation by developing new needs, and we are on a never-ending quest to find a better, simpler way. BPA has no innovation budget. Innovation is what we are.

Position:

We are currently seeking a Press Brake Operator at our South Chesterfield, VA location. The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining CNC press brake machines to bend, shape and form metal parts according to blueprints and specifications.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Setup and operation of press brake.
Organize and inventory raw materials.
Operate grinders, for proper deburring of parts.
Manage material flow of finished goods and unfinished goods
Maintain functionality and cleanliness of relevant equipment
Work closely with fabrication, assembly and engineering team members.
Follow established fabrication procedures and standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 1-3 years of fabrication shop experience.
Demonstrated ability to select correct dies and tooling.
Demonstrated ability to calculate material stretch out and bending length.
Demonstrated ability to distinguish between various types of typical materials.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, combination square and angle indicators.
Ability to determine sequence of forming operations to efficiently manufacture parts start to finish.
Ability to determine appropriate tooling for use on various materials and operations (dies and correct V-opening on bottom dies).
Basic understanding of machine limitations such as bending tonnage, etc.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to plan and organize work to maximize efficiency.
Ability to determine the type, size, and shape of materials.
Basic understanding of geometry concepts.

At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.

BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability; 20 days of PTO during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match after 1 year.

BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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