Press Brake Lead - 4-Day Week Senior Operator

R & M Manufacturing Co.; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 telehealth

Life and AD&D Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision options

HSA with employer contribution

Voluntary supplemental insurance

401(k) and Roth plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

R&M Manufacturing in Buffalo, MN is seeking a Press Brake Lead to set up and operate CNC press brakes and lead a shift of press brake operators. You will handle complex setups, bend programming, and ensure parts meet print specifications while maintaining safe, on-time production.

The role requires 3–5 years of press brake experience, leadership ability, strong blueprint reading, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of press brake setup and operation experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment, including CNC press brakes.
• Prior lead, trainer, or senior operator experience preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with GD&T and flat pattern interpretation.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, protractors, radius/height gauges).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily press brake operations and assign work based on schedule priorities and operator skill.
• Set up and operate CNC press brakes; install tooling and load bend programs.
• Read blueprints and work orders to determine bend sequence and tooling needs.
• Perform first-article and in-process checks; coordinate with Quality on nonconforming parts.
• Troubleshoot bending issues and adjust programs or tooling as needed.
• Train and mentor operators on setups, safety, and print reading.
• Be first point of contact for operator questions and production issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain flow and communicate delays.
• Enforce safety rules and verify safeguarding devices before operation.
• Maintain tooling organization and report worn tooling; coordinate maintenance.
• Track shift production, scrap, and downtime; suggest improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Press brake setup

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Tools

CNC controls

Offline bend programming

Job description

R&M Manufacturing in Buffalo, MN is seeking a Press Brake Lead to set up and operate CNC press brakes and lead a shift of press brake operators. You will handle complex setups, bend programming, and ensure parts meet print specifications while maintaining safe, on-time production.

The role requires 3–5 years of press brake experience, leadership ability, strong blueprint reading, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.