Brake Press Lead

DAKOTA BODIES LLC•Watertown, SD
•Onsite

About The Position

Dakota Bodies in Watertown is hiring a Brake Press Team Lead. This is a hands-on working lead position: you'll keep running parts while helping guide the team, train operators, and keep production on track.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of press brake experience
  • Ability to do your own setups and hold tight tolerances
  • Strong blueprint reading and measuring skills
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and a good communicator

Nice To Haves

  • Lead or training experience
  • CNC programming

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC press brakes to form steel, stainless, and aluminum parts
  • Read blueprints and determine tooling and bend sequences
  • Assign daily work and keep the brake press area running on schedule
  • Train and support operators on setups, safety, and quality
  • Check parts for accuracy and fix problems at the source
  • Keep the work area safe, clean, and organized
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