Brake Press Operator

Benefits

At Ferco Aerospace, we offer a full range of benefits including health insurance, a 401k plan with company match, vacation time, and much more.

Position: Brake Press Operator

Location: 254 N Graham Rd, Greenwood, IN

Job :1122

# of Openings:1

We are growing and increasing our headcount!

Do you enjoy working in a routine environment that allows you to be predictable and consistent with your work outcome? Are you able to read and follow specific guidelines and criteria in finite detail? Do you like working with your hands and have good hand dexterity? Can you interface with a computer to work with programs? Do you want to be part of an aerospace business that continues to grow on top of record work levels, a history of investment into the business, and desires to be a world class business?

L &E Engineering is looking for qualified Press Brake Operators to join our growing team.

Press Brake Operators complete manufacturing processes and ensure work is completed to a high degree of accuracy. The ideal team member will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment. You will also have the chance to work with our engineers in developing products and making manufacturing process more efficient with extra PTO days awarded quarterly to the best suggestions! Join our team and receive on-the-job training in the exciting aerospace field.

Work is in a climate-controlled clean manufacturing facility with a friendly environment, and a small company feel. Quarterly luncheons, birthday lunch and holiday festivities. Full-time position available on 1st shift. Positions come with benefits and a retention plan with increases as well as annual one on one reviews. Annual bonuses based on company performance and metrics.

The ideal candidate for this position would be able to do the following and possess the following.

• Form bend angles on aerospace components to very close tolerances using a manual press brake.
• Performs the set-ups for manual form operations per work instructions.
• May perform some trouble-shooting and rework of production items.
• Must be able to work from complex and detailed blueprints and/or verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task
• Possess basic computer knowledge
• Possess Press Brake experience

• Overtime daily and Fridays (Mon-Thurs until 5:30pm and Friday 6:00am - 11am) currently running OT until headcount is completed
• Posted Monday mornings for that week. No last-minute OT demands!

• Perform various manufacturing operations (Material Handling, Deburr, Marking, or Rivet)
• Read and interpret specifications manuals or assembly blueprints and schematics to plan building or assembly operations
• Verify functioning, conformance to customer specification and machine capabilities by conducting quality control checks
• Use precision measuring tools to check during assembly

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED (Proof will be required upon hiring)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
• Basic computer skills
• Great hand eye coordination
• Ability to multi-task
• Good work ethic
• Willing to learn

• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on a daily basis
• Able to bend, twist, turn, carry, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, etc
• Able to successfully pass vision screens
• Able to sit for prolonged periods
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects

• Drug screen and background check required for this position
• E-Verify

We offer competitive benefits including a company paid life policy and company paid STD plan, 401K matching that is 100% vested on the first day of enrollment, paid time-off available on your first day, and 8 paid holidays in 2026.

• 401(k) matching - 100% up to the first 4% of employee contribution - 100% vested on first day of enrollment
• Dental insurance - 50% company paid - 2 levels of coverage available
• Health insurance
  - High & Low PPO, HSA
• Health savings account
  - Company quarterly contribution to HSA bank if employee contributes annual minimum of $120 (must be enrolled in HSA plan to receive)
• Vision insurance
  - Optional reimbursement of prescription safety glasses up to $125
• Life insurance
  - Company paid
  - Basic
• Life insurance
  - Additional employee paid
  - Basic and AD&D
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness
• Paid time off
  - Pro-rated issued upon hiring
• Referral program - 90 day and 6 months for referrals