Lead Press Brake Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; 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 support

Referral program

Employee assistance

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Lead Press Brake Operator to join the Charlotte facility. You will lead the press brake department, coordinate workflow, and ensure high productivity and safety while producing parts in alignment with specifications.

The role requires supervising operators, solving complex problems, and using overhead crane and forklift to move materials safely. This position emphasizes teamwork and quality workmanship within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a press brake department.
• Ability to coordinate workflow and supervise operators.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Press brake operation

Workflow coordination

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement