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American Precision Industries

American Precision Industries

Precision CNC machining and metal fabrication

Press Brake Operator - Weekend Shift

Full-Time
$28/hr

+ Shift differential + Monthly bonus program

Senior
Milwaukie, OR, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • At least six years of CNC press brake operating experience, including proficiency in blueprint reading, part layout, and flat-pattern calculations.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with others.
  • Reliable attendance and consistent work performance.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, including THC, in accordance with federal guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Review production schedules and shelf inventory to prioritize daily work based on tooling requirements, machine setups, and delivery deadlines.
  • Determine the appropriate equipment and processes for each job, including bending, drilling, countersinking, and tapping operations.
  • Design, fabricate, and modify specialized tooling for unique or custom production requirements.
  • Set up and operate press brake machines and other fabrication equipment to produce parts according to specifications.
  • Perform first-piece inspections and in-process quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company quality standards.
  • Route completed parts to the next stage of production in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Palletize, package, and prepare finished products for movement, storage, or shipment.
  • Create and verify flat patterns for accurate part development and fabrication.
  • Assist programmers with troubleshooting, process improvements, and production support.
  • Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding product discrepancies, errors, or specification clarifications.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to company safety procedures and quality standards.
  • Perform other necessary duties and tasks as requested.

About the company

American Precision Industries

American Precision Industries

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API provides precision CNC machining and custom metal fabrication, offering turnkey manufacturing from prototyping to finishing. It combines CNC turning and milling (including multi-axis and Swiss-style turning), laser and water jet cutting, sheet metal work, finishing, assembly, and CAD/CAM design to produce tight-tolerance parts from metals and plastics. Being family-owned with extensive facilities and robotic cells, API differentiates itself through a wide, under-one-roof set of capabilities and formal quality systems (AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR) to serve regulated industries. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-precision manufacturing at scale and expand capacity to support complex programs across multiple industries.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hillsboro, Oregon

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • API updated ITAR marketing on April 7, 2026, signaling active defense demand.
  • AS9100 page updated July 31, 2026, reinforcing aerospace credibility for new bids.
  • LinkedIn refreshed September 1, 2026, showing ongoing hiring and market visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Two Oregon sites create single-region disruption exposure from fires, labor, or permitting.
  • Defense and semiconductor customers demand flawless compliance; one export-control failure ends contracts.
  • Private family ownership limits capital, making automation and capacity upgrades slower than competitors.

What makes American Precision Industries unique

  • 1978 family-owned Hillsboro shop; 90,000 square feet supports turnkey builds.
  • AS9100 since 2021 and ITAR registration open defense and aerospace work.
  • Multi-axis, Swiss turning, laser, waterjet, assembly, and CAD/CAM under one roof.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

Training Programs

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