Senior Precision Sheet Metal Technician

Eagle Metalcraft in East Syracuse is seeking a highly skilled Senior Precision Sheet Metal Technician with deep expertise in press brake operations and automated bending systems. This role is responsible for producing high-precision components optimizing forming processes and leading setup and programming efforts to ensure efficiency repeatability and quality in a modern fabrication environment.

• Set up program and operate CNC press brakes (e.g. Amada Trumpf etc.)
• Develop and optimize bend programs including offline programming where applicable
• Interpret complex engineering drawings including GD&T and tight-tolerance requirements
• Determine bend sequences tooling selection and tonnage requirements
• Lead setup of automated bending systems (robotic loading/unloading panel benders or integrated cells)
• Troubleshoot forming issues such as springback distortion and tolerance stack-up
• Collaborate with engineering to improve part design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Reduce setup times and improve throughput using lean techniques
• Train and mentor junior operators and brake technicians
• Perform first article inspections and in-process quality checks
• Maintain tooling dies and equipment in optimal condition
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• 710 years of precision sheet metal fabrication experience
• Advanced expertise in CNC press brake setup and programming
• Experience with automated bending systems or robotic brake cells
• Strong understanding of material behavior (aluminum stainless CRS etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with offline programming software (e.g. Delem Amada VPSS Trumpf TruTops Bend etc.)
• Proven ability to hold tight tolerances in production environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with panel benders or fully automated bending cells
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization
• Tooling design or custom fixture experience
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Work Environment

• Shop floor-based in a precision fabrication environment
• Hands-on role requiring interaction with machines tooling and production teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (e.g. 401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement into lead or supervisory roles

Founded in 1953 as the Eagle Manufacturing Company we began primarily as a welding shop. Equipment at that time consisted of a drill press lathe and welding machine and soon with the growth of the electronics industry grew to include precision sheet metal fabrications with a specialization in aluminum fabrication and welding. This soon became the core of our business.

Anticipating our customers future requirements Eagle Metalcraft expanded to include professional in-house painting finishing and powder coating. Over the years weve added state-of-the-art capital equipment to improve quality and productivity. Laser Cutting CNC Machining and Turning centers provide customers one-stop shopping and job-shop specific software enable better control and analysis of job costs and flow through.

With a focus on old world craftsmanship Eagle Metalcraft has earned a reputation as a Premiere Sheet Metal Fabricator CNC Machining and Turning company with unequaled quality and delivery. Whether you are in the Northeast or anywhere in the United States we look forward to teaming with you to produce the highest quality precision metal products.