Lead Press Brake Operator

Klöckner & Co SE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

HSA

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Fertility navigation support

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE is seeking a Lead Press Brake Operator to manage the press brake department, coordinate workflow, and guide operators to produce parts according to specifications. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and quality while aligning with production targets.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, determine appropriate machines, and ensure safe operation of cranes and forklifts as part of daily duties, while maintaining orderly and high-productivity work practices.

Qualifications

• Lead the press brake department and coordinate workflow.
• Solve complex problems without management help.
• Direct assistants and ensure safe, orderly work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Press Brake Department and coordinate workflow.
• Operate press brakes to form parts per specifications.
• Select machinery based on capacity and part length.
• Safely operate overhead crane and forklift to move materials.
• Maintain productivity while forming multiple parts of the same configuration.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Workflow coordination

Safety awareness

Tools

Press brakes

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Job description

The Lead Press Brake Operator is responsible for maintaining high levels of productivity and safety while working as part of a team to efficiently and accurately produce customer orders.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead the Press Brake Department and support operators by coordinating workflow. Can solve complex problems without assistance from management
• Operate various press brakes to produce parts according to P.V. specifications, using the correct material thickness, width, and length
• Determine the appropriate machine to use based on capacity and part length
• Safely operate overhead crane and forklift to move material as needed
• Maintain consistent productivity while forming multiple parts of the same configuration

Qualifications

• Perform first article inspections and make necessary adjustments to meet required radii
• Direct assistants on placement of finished products and ensure machines and tools are cleaned and stored properly to maintain an orderly, safe work environment
• Keeps the machine and work area clean, orderly, and well-organized
• Ensure daily machine checks are completed, and preventative maintenance is performed
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Demonstrated reliable work history
• Performs other duties as assigned
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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