Experienced Press Brake Operator - 1st/2nd Shift Premium

Dakota Bodies Llc; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Referral Bonus up to $1500

Attendance Bonus

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay starts day one

Job summary

Dakota Bodies Liberty in Liberty, MO is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts. This full-time position offers hourly pay between $24 and $32, with a shift premium on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include setting stops, changing dies, operating various presses, inspecting parts, measuring with micrometer, and assisting laser operations. Candidates should have 2–5 years of press brake experience and good attendance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years press brake experience.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Able to lift 40–50 lb independently and with assistance.
• Excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set stops on machine bed, change dies, and adjust components for multiple passes.
• Operate presses (press brake, power brake, arbor press, etc.) according to specs.
• Install, align, and secure gears, dies and fixtures using gauges and hand tools.
• Plan operation sequences based on metal properties.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify dimensions with micrometer, templates, and scales.
• Load/unload materials and assist laser operator as needed.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Brake press operation

Preventative maintenance

Lifting ability

Attendance

Tools

Forklift operation

Measuring tools (micrometer, gauge)

Job description

Dakota Bodies Liberty in Liberty, MO is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts. This full-time position offers hourly pay between $24 and $32, with a shift premium on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include setting stops, changing dies, operating various presses, inspecting parts, measuring with micrometer, and assisting laser operations. Candidates should have 2–5 years of press brake experience and good attendance.