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Press Operator / Sheet Metal Forming(Levels IIV) +Sign-On Bonus

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CFI Blue Sky II, LLC

Sumner, WA (In Person)

$65,520 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/14/2026

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Press Operator / Sheet Metal Forming (Levels I-IV) •Sign-On Bonus•
Job Title:
Press Operator /
Sheet Metal Forming Specialist Pay Range:
$24.00 - $39.00+ per hour (DOE & Skill Level)
Hiring Bonus:
Up to $5,000 (by level)
Location:
Sumner Wa Shift:
Day and Swing Employment Type:
Full-Time Sign-On Bonus Details Level 1 — $1,500 Level 2 — $2,500 Level 3 — $5,000 Level 4 — $5,000 Bonus payout schedule: 50% paid on first paycheck Remaining 50% paid after 90 days of continuous employment Overview We are hiring Press Operators and Forming Specialists to support cold-formed and hot-formed aerospace sheet metal production. This role offers clear advancement opportunities, competitive pay progression, and exposure to complex sheet metal forming, inspection, and programming environments. Candidates may be hired at Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 based on experience and demonstrated capability. What You'll Do Responsibilities vary by level and may include: Operate brake presses and 4-post presses safely Perform press setups including tooling, tonnage, speed, stroke, and heat Produce aerospace sheet metal parts to specification Inspect parts using precision measurement tools Identify defects and assist with troubleshooting Support first-article runs and documentation Tune forming parameters to improve quality and repeatability Train and mentor lower-level operators (advanced levels) Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Tooling on complex jobs Skill Levels & Pay Level 1 — Press Operator (Entry): $24+/hr + $1,500 sign-on bonus Level 2 — Press Operator (Intermediate): $29+/hr + $2,500 sign-on bonus Level 3 —
Advanced Press Operator:
$35+/hr + $5,000 sign-on bonus Level 4 —
Forming Specialist:
$39+/hr + $5,000 sign-on bonus (Level placement based on experience and technical assessment) Required Qualifications Ability to read and follow work instructions and blueprints Experience using precision measuring tools (level-dependent) Strong attention to quality, safety, and documentation Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn Reliable attendance and teamwork mindset Why Join Us Structured career ladder with documented promotion criteria Competitive wages aligned to technical responsibility Sign-on bonus paid quickly (50% on first check) Stable aerospace workload, (commercial, defense, and space) Technically challenging aerospace work Strong cross-functional support and stability