Press Brake Operator

R&M Manufacturing; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D Insurance

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Traditional 401(k) and Roth

Paid Time Off

Job summary

R&M Manufacturing in Buffalo, MN is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up, operate, and maintain a press brake machine. You will read blueprints, adjust dies, and inspect parts to ensure they meet specifications with careful attention to detail.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, adherence to safety procedures, and physical stamina for a 1st shift (5:00 AM – 3:30 PM) in a full-time capacity. Competitive pay and benefits accompany growth opportunities in sheet metal fabrication.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and applying measurements to metal parts.
• Ability to operate press brake machines and adjust dies.
• Standard safety procedures and physical stamina for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, shape, and form sheet metal to specifications.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components when making multiple passes.
• Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers, gauges, calipers, or rulers.
• Read work orders or blueprints to determine specifications, materials, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Measuring tools

Math & problem solving

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Rulers

Job description

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Location: Buffalo, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $21.00 - $30.00 Hourly - Based on experience

Shift(s): 1st (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) 4 Day work week, Monday - Thursday

Company: R&M Manufacturing

About Us: R&M Manufacturing, part of the Arise Industrial Manufacturing family, was founded in 1968 to produce precision sheet metal components. With over 50 years providing excellence in sheet metal fabrication, R&M will assist with all sheet metal needs - from prototyping to production runs.

The R&M team's mission is to surpass the competition by delivering superior quality with integrity and fostering dynamic partnerships with customers. The core values emphasize safety as the top priority, investing in growth and training, operating with honesty, providing world-class service, and promoting teamwork for organizational improvement.

If you take pride in precision work and want to be part of a team that's been setting the standard in sheet metal fabrication for over 50 years, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview: A Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a press brake machine to bend, shape, and form metal materials according to specifications. They read blueprints, adjust machine settings, and inspect finished products to ensure quality and accuracy. The role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, shape, and form sheet metal to specifications

• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes
• Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, or rulers
• Read work orders or blueprints to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times

• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Accurately work with calipers, squares, gauges, protractors and other measuring tools
• Have good math ability and problem-solving skills
• Read and interpret blueprints efficiently
• Perform physical actions which may include frequent bending, twisting, reaching, walking, consistent standing, and the ability to lift/carry and push/pull objects

Why Work with Us?

• We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package.
• We invest in our people, offering opportunities for career growth and development. This may include learning new skills such as setups and programming to cross training in other areas of the plant.
• We offer a positive work culture with a safe environment while producing quality work efficiently.

Benefits:

• Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Virtual medical healthcare services
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options (critical care, hospital indemnity, accident, etc.)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans
• Paid Time Off

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from everyone. Our company participates in E-Verify to ensure a fair and inclusive employment process.