Lead Press Brake Programmer & Setup Technician

Tempco Mfg - St. Paul Facility; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempco Mfg - St. Paul Facility seeks a Lead Press Brake Programmer and Set-Up Technician (Level II/III) to own complex CNC press brake setups and drive first-pass quality.

You will translate blueprints and work packets into efficient production runs, determine tooling, bend allowances, and optimize for speed and accuracy. In this role you will mentor Level I/II operators, champion best practices, maintain a safe organized workspace, and support production schedules.

Qualifications

• Extensive press brake setup experience in metal stamping/forming.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Quality-first mindset with first-pass success on parts.

Responsibilities

• Own advanced CNC press brake programming and set-ups.
• Translate blueprints and work packets into efficient production runs.
• Determine tooling, bend allowances, and optimize for speed and accuracy.
• Verify parts using precision measurement tools and visual checks.
• Coach Level I/II operators and enforce best practices on the floor.
• Keep a safe, organized, and clean workstation; support production schedules.

Skills

CNC programming

Press brake setup

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Tempco Mfg - St. Paul Facility seeks a Lead Press Brake Programmer and Set-Up Technician (Level II/III) to own complex CNC press brake setups and drive first-pass quality.

You will translate blueprints and work packets into efficient production runs, determine tooling, bend allowances, and optimize for speed and accuracy. In this role you will mentor Level I/II operators, champion best practices, maintain a safe organized workspace, and support production schedules.