Lead Press Brake Operator – Mentor, Quality & Tooling

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and holiday pay

Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a Press Brake Operator (Level III) to set up and operate metal bending machines in line with quality and quantity standards. The role includes calibration, mentoring, and leading safety initiatives on a first-shift schedule.

The candidate should have 4+ years of related experience, be able to read blueprints, perform basic math, and train others to meet quality and efficiency benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
• Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Know when to add shims (.010, .020)
• Understand tooling for hemming or offsets
• Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness
• Ability to make new programs on the machine
• Ability to train new employees and mentor current employees to reach company standards for quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Perform quality inspections per documentation and control plans
• Read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and work instructions
• Use basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, squares)
• Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions
• Meet attendance and efficiency standards
• Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Assist in other areas as needed
• Calibrate press brake equipment and manage tool libraries
• Identify bend sequences without reference sheets
• Train and mentor employees on quality and efficiency standards
• Lead safety initiatives and participate in team meetings
• Coordinate maintenance needs and ensure preventative maintenance completion
• Analyze and resolve complex production issues
• Exceed company standards for quality and efficiency
• Support production scheduling and communication with leadership

Skills

Experience

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Shim selection

Tooling knowledge

Die geometry

Machine programming

Mentoring

Quality standards

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a Press Brake Operator (Level III) to set up and operate metal bending machines in line with quality and quantity standards. The role includes calibration, mentoring, and leading safety initiatives on a first-shift schedule.

The candidate should have 4+ years of related experience, be able to read blueprints, perform basic math, and train others to meet quality and efficiency benchmarks.