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

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

PTO and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a 2nd shift Press Brake Lead to oversee the press brake department, set up and operate equipment, and ensure on-time delivery.

You will train operators, coordinate workflow, troubleshoot tooling and setups, and uphold ISO quality standards while maintaining a safe, productive work environment. A $3,500 retention bonus may apply for eligible full-time hires.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Press Brake experience.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Physical ability to bend and lift, and move between workstations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the Press Brake department to meet production goals and on-time delivery.
• Set up and operate press brake equipment per blueprint specifications.
• Assign jobs, coordinate workflow, and ensure materials and tools are available.
• Train, mentor, and support Operators on setup, tooling, and quality expectations.
• Review setups and tooling to minimize downtime and defects.
• Ensure parts meet quality standards through inspections and measurements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment following safety policies.

Skills

Press Brake

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2nd shift Press Brake Operator set up. The Press Brake Lead is responsible for leading and supporting the daily operations of the Press Brake department while actively setting up and operating press brake equipment. This role oversees job assignments, trains and mentors operators, ensures quality and productivity standards are met, and promotes a safe, team-oriented work environment. The Press Brake Lead must have strong knowledge of press brake setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and sheet metal fabrication processes while driving continuous improvement and supporting department performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the Press Brake department while supporting production goals and on-time delivery.
• Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form sheet metal parts according to blueprint specifications.
• Assign jobs, coordinate workflow, and ensure employees have the materials, tools, and information needed to complete work efficiently.
• Train, mentor, and support Press Brake Operators on machine setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and quality expectations.
• Review and troubleshoot machine setups, tooling, bend allowances, and production issues to minimize downtime and defects.
• Ensure all parts meet quality standards through inspections, measurements, and compliance with ISO and company procedures.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all company safety policies and procedures.

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

This position may be eligible for $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.