CNC Sheet Metal Fabrication Mechanic (Press Brake/Shear)

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre You the Go-To Person for Precision Fabrication?

If you thrive on making accurate parts, keeping equipment dialed in, and helping a team beat its goals, this role at BAC is for you. You’ll be a key contributor in our sheet metal area, partnering closely with Senior Mechanics and flexing across fabrication cells as production needs change—all while reflecting BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation.

Why This Role Matters

• Do you own safety every minute of your shift and model best practices with PPE?
• Can you support press brake operations—setups, basic programming, simple part runs, and preventive maintenance?
• Are you confident operating the shear, completing PMs, and preparing material kits that keep work moving?
• Will you jump in to change dies and CNC tooling to speed changeovers?
• Can you manage the drop-off rack to minimize scrap and support flow?
• Will you help keep equipment in prime operating condition?
• Are you driven to meet daily targets set by your Team or Station Leader?
• Do you restock consumables before they run low?
• Are you hungry to learn and grow into a world-class mechanic who upholds the highest quality standards?
• Can you flex across stations and support teammates to win as a team?
• Will you handle additional duties from your supervisor with a positive, can-do approach?

Who You Report To

Station Leader or Team Leader in Sheet Metal, or a senior Mechanic as assigned by the Supervisor.

What You Bring

• Strong measurement skills: read a tape, convert fractions, and verify with micrometers, calipers, squares, and protractors.
• Blueprint and reference drawing literacy.
• Comfort accessing and entering data in fabrication databases.
• Knowledge of sheet metal quality requirements and General Customer Expectations; skilled at first-part checks.
• Safe material handling with pallet jacks and jib cranes.
• Team-first mindset and solid communication.
• Lean know-how: 5S fundamentals and the Seven Wastes—and how to apply them.
• Full adherence to task-specific safety rules.

Tools, Machines, and Tech

• Press Brake (primary)
• CNC tooling

Working Conditions

• Up to 80% of the shift spent standing/walking; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, sitting, and reaching.
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to manufacturing noise, temperature swings, and occasional outdoor elements near yards and docks.
• Any of three shifts; typically 40 hours per week; some weekend overtime expected.

Core Proficiencies

• CNC Tooling
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Blueprint Reading

Accessibility Notice

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 of the job.