Long Brake/Press Brake Set Up Operator - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire

Dalsin Industries; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalsin Industries in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Press Brake Operator to safely run Cincinnati press brakes, read blueprints, and ensure high-quality parts. This role progresses through Level 1 to Level 3 with increasing setup responsibilities, tooling knowledge, and EPICOR transaction proficiency.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, plus CNC experience for advanced levels. The job emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a busy metal fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Press Brake experience desirable for L1; required for higher levels.
• Advanced blueprint reading.
• Advanced sheet metal inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of Cincinnati Press Brakes (Windows-based).
• Ability to calculate tonnages and bend allowances.
• Ability to select proper tooling to form parts.
• Ability to work with various materials and thicknesses.
• Lead/Level training in EPICOR transactions and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake safely under supervision and meet quality requirements.
• Read drawings and follow shop loads; document quantities completed and scrapped.
• Perform simple setups and observe required tooling rules.
• Perform inspections using precision measuring tools and gauges.
• Assemble, load, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and jigs; handle material.
• Move material via EPICOR transactions and ensure correct locations.

Skills

Press Brake operations

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal inspection

Cincinnati controls

Tonnage calculation

Tooling selection

Setup experience

Materials handling

EPICOR transactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC experience

Tools

EPICOR

Cincinnati Press Brakes controls

Job description

Job Summary: This position is accountable for performing press brake operations and activities. Individuals demonstrate core competencies required throughout the organization. These competencies include safety, quality, production, and behavior.

Level 1

• Operate Press Brake safely when lead or others have setup and validated quality requirements for a specific part
• Consistently maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds(If weighs more, then a helper is required.)
• Perform EPICOR transactions logging in and out of jobs and recording quantity complete, scrapped.
• Bend parts up to 144 inches in length.
• Level 2 (Includes Level 1 Requirements) Perform simple setups on Press Brake utilizing part drawings and Bend Simulations.
• Set up/Observe ¼ inch rule. If not possible engage Lead or VSM prior to operating.
• Reads and follow Shop Loads
• Perform inspections using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Perform and document all Job/Routing/Quality procedures as directed.
• Perform material handling functions including packaging.
• Assemble, Load and Maintain Tooling, Fixtures, Jigs, Etc.
• Perform EPICOR transactions moving material from/to appropriate locations.

Level 3 (Includes Level 1,2, and 3 Requirements)

• Suggest ideas to improve job processes and inform VSM of suggestions.
• Provides adequate feedback to department manager when the job is not running within 15% of standard.
• Provides adequate feedback to Department Managers/Engineering by using M.E.C.R forms and notes on the routing.
• Working knowledge of punch and die configurations, tip radius and the effect on part geometry
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds(If weighs more, then a helper is required.)
• Bend parts up to 144 inches in length.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos; basic math skills, working knowledge of computer systems

Lead (Includes Level 1,2, and 3 Requirements)

• Capable of training for complex and simple setups
• Capable of training EPICOR transactions
• Capable of training Safety and Quality Requirements

Cincinnati Press Brakes

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• CNC experience (Required for L3 and lead)

Skills and/or Experience

• Press Brake experience desirable for L1, Required for all other levels
• Advanced blueprint reading.
• Advanced sheet metal inspection experience
• Working knowledge of controls for Cincinnati Press Brakes (Windows based)
• Ability to calculate required tonnages and bend allowances
• Ability to select proper tooling required to form a part (Acute, Gooseneck, Offset, etc.)
• Ability to work on variety of material types and thicknesses
• Setup experience specific to level, department, or equipment
• Sheet Metal Layout experience (Tangent Correction, Basic Bend Allowance Etc.) Level 2 and up only
• Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge etc. Level 2 and up only

We at Dalsin Industries pride ourselves on Quality, Efficiency, and Safety. Long Brakes are the forefront on the brake press line. Long Brakes deals with the larger parts, so Quality is very important. Long Brakes also deals with some of our more active and larger customers, so orders tend to fill up quickly. Consistency will be a key factor in getting these parts shipped on time. Dealing with these larger parts comes with being Safe and knowing your own limitations on these larger parts.