Brake Press Lead

Dakota Bodies Llc; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies in Watertown, SD is seeking a Brake Press Team Lead. This hands-on lead role requires operating CNC press brakes and guiding a small team to keep production on track.

You will read blueprints, set up tooling, train operators on setups, safety and quality, and inspect parts for conformance. A strong communicator with 3+ years’ brake experience is ideal for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of press brake experience.
• Ability to set up tooling and hold tight tolerances.
• Strong blueprint reading and measuring skills.
• Lead or training experience is a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented communicator.

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.

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Team leadership

Quality awareness

Tools

Calipers/precision measurement

Job description

Brake Press Team Lead – Dakota Bodies (Watertown, SD)Full-Time | HourlyAre you an experienced press brake operator ready to step into a leadership role? 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.What You'll DoSet up and operate CNC press brakes to form steel, stainless, and aluminum partsRead blueprints and determine tooling and bend sequencesAssign daily work and keep the brake press area running on scheduleTrain and support operators on setups, safety, and qualityCheck parts for accuracy and fix problems at the sourceKeep the work area safe, clean, and organizedWhat We're Looking For3+ years of press brake experienceAbility to do your own setups and hold tight tolerancesStrong blueprint reading and measuring skillsReliable, team-oriented, and a good communicatorLead or training experience and CNC programming are a plus