Press Brake Operator - $3,500 Retention Bonus Opportunity!

Lake Air Metals; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products, a fast-growing contract manufacturer, seeks a 2nd shift Press Brake Set-Up Operator for its Roseville, MN facility. This hands-on role requires setting up and operating press brakes to bend, notch, and form metal to blueprint specifications, with attention to quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of press brake experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. A $3,500 retention bonus is offered for qualified hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Press Brake experience.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission.
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications (Amada, Cincinnati, or LVD).
• Knowledge of Set-ups.
• Knowledge of bend allowances and how to achieve them.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling.
• Roll forming and bump forming.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, and dies to machine bed using gauges and hand tools.
• Selects and positions die sets into ram and bed using hoist and measuring instruments.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Integrity / credibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Amada press brake

Cincinnati press brake

LVD press brake

Job description

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Press Brake Operator - $3,500 Retention Bonus Opportunity!

Full Time Direct Roseville, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3317

Salary Range: $24.00 To $32.00 Hourly

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

We are currently looking for a 2nd shift Press Brake Set-Up Operator to join our Roseville, MNlocation. If you have experience with set-ups, this is the role for you!

Position Summary

Relies on Press Brake personnel to set up process; operator to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc, or straighten metal plates or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications. Reading, comprehension, problem-solving and math skills normally associated with completion of the 12th grade in school. Knowledge and ability to use all needed equipment and supplies identifying quality and non-conforming products. Manufacturing environment and how product flows.

• Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications. (Amada, Cincinnati, or LVD press brake machines)
• Knowledge of Set-ups.
• Knowledge of bend allowances and how to achieve them.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling.
• Roll forming and bump forming.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, and dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Select and position flat, block, radius, or special-purpose die sets into the ram and bed of the machine, using a hoist, crane, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Quickly and efficiently completing jobs with very few rejects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Press Brake experience
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position in our Roseville, MN facility and may be subject to export control regulations. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law or obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

• This position may be eligible for a $3,500 retention bonus for qualified full‑time hires. Bonus payments are earned at designated employment milestones based on continued employment and meeting applicable eligibility requirements.
• Additional details regarding the retention bonus, payment schedule, and eligibility requirements will be provided during the hiring process.
• Retention bonus eligibility and payment amounts are subject to company guidelines and continued employment at the time of each scheduled payment.

3:30pm to 2:00am – Monday to Thursday (10‑hour shift)