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

Dalsin Industries; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalsin Industries in Bloomington, MN seeks a press brake operator to perform operations and associated duties. The role requires the ability to read blueprints, set up basic bends, and document EPICOR transactions.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a safe, organized work area. Responsibilities include performing simple setups, handling tooling, reading shop loads, and ensuring quality and safety standards across production lines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNC experience preferred for higher levels.
• Experience reading blueprints and performing standard press brake setups.
• Familiarity with Cincinnati Press Brake controls and bend calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate Press Brake safely once setup and quality requirements are validated.
• “Perform simple setups on Press Brake using drawings and bend simulations.”
• Read shop loads and perform EPICOR transactions logging in/out of jobs.
• Perform inspections with precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Load/maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, etc.
• Follow, document, and update job/routing/quality procedures.

Skills

Press Brake experience

Advanced blueprint reading

Cincinnati Press Brakes controls

Calculate bend tonnages & allowances

Tooling selection

Setup experience

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC experience

Tools

EPICOR ERP system

CNC controls (Windows-based)

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for performingpressbrakeoperationsand activities. Individualsmust demonstrateacore competencyrequiredthroughout the organization. These competencies include safety, quality, production, and behavior.

Level1

• OperatePressBrake safelywhenlead or others have setup and validated quality requirements for a specificpart.
• Consistentlymaintaina neat and orderly work area.
• Mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 50pounds.
• Perform EPICOR transactions logging in and out of jobs and recording quantitycomplete, scrapped.
• Perform simplesetups on Press Brake utilizing part drawings and bend simulations.
  • Set up/Observe ¼ inch rule. If not possible engage Lead or VSM prior tooperating.
• Reads and follow Shop Loads
• Perform inspections using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
• Perform and document all Job/Routing/Qualityprocedures as directed.
• Perform material handling functions including packaging.
• Assemble, Load and Maintain Tooling, Fixtures, Jigs, Etc.
• Perform EPICOR transactions movingmaterialfrom/to appropriate locations.

Level3(Includes Level 1,2, and3 Requirements)

• Suggest ideas to improve job processes and inform VSMof 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.
• Mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 50pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehendinstructions, shortcorrespondenceand memos; basic math skills, working knowledge of computersystems.

Lead (Includes Level 1,2, and3 Requirements)

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

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 (preferred,requiredfor L3and Lead)

Skillsand/or Experience

• Press Brake experience desirable for L1,Requiredfor all otherlevels.
• Advanced blueprint reading.
• Working knowledge of controlsfor Cincinnati Press Brakes (Windows based)
• Ability to calculate required tonnages and bendallowances.
• Ability to select proper toolingrequiredto form a part(Acute, Gooseneck, Offset, etc.)
• Ability to work ona varietyof material types andthicknesses.
• Setup experience specific tolevel,department,or equipment
• Sheet Metal Layout experience (Tangent Correction, Basic Bend AllowanceEtc.) Level 2 and up only
• Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge etc.Level 2 and up only