Press Brake Setup Technician – Safety, Precision, Efficiency

Dalsin Industries; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalsin Industries is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to perform level-based activities including setup, operation, and inspections. You will use drawings and bend simulations to set up tooling, ensure safety, and maintain a clean work area while logging production data in EPICOR.

The role requires proficiency in blueprint reading, knowledge of Cincinnati Press Brakes, and the ability to calculate tonnages and bend allowances.

Qualifications

• Press Brake experience desirable for L1; required for all other levels.
• Advanced blueprint reading.
• Working knowledge of controls for Cincinnati Press Brakes (Windows based).
• Ability to calculate required tonnages and bend allowances.
• Ability to select proper tooling to form a part.
• Ability to work on a variety of material types and thicknesses.
• Setup experience specific to level/department/equipment.
• Sheet Metal Layout experience (Tangent Correction, Basic Bend Allowance) Level 2 and up.
• Understanding of material properties including flatness and gauge (Level 2+).

Responsibilities

• Operate Press Brake safely when lead or others have setup and validated quality requirements for a specific part.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Log EPICOR transactions; record quantities completed and scrapped.
• Perform simple setups using drawings and bend simulations; follow ¼ inch rule.
• Read and follow Shop Loads; perform inspections with precision gauging.
• Assemble, load and maintain tooling, fixtures, jigs, etc.
• Provide feedback to managers/engineering via MES/ MECr as needed.
• Lead and train for complex and simple setups and EPICOR transactions.

Skills

Press Brake experience

Blueprint reading

Controls knowledge

Tonnages & bend allowances

Tooling selection

Material types & thicknesses

Setup experience

Sheet metal layout

Material properties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC experience (preferred, required for L3/Lead)

Job description

Dalsin Industries is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to perform level-based activities including setup, operation, and inspections. You will use drawings and bend simulations to set up tooling, ensure safety, and maintain a clean work area while logging production data in EPICOR.

The role requires proficiency in blueprint reading, knowledge of Cincinnati Press Brakes, and the ability to calculate tonnages and bend allowances.