Press Brake Supervisor

Accentuate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is working with a client in Raleigh, NC, to find a detail-oriented Press Brake Supervisor. The role involves overseeing press brake machinery operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team to meet production goals. Candidates should have strong mechanical knowledge, experience in sheet metal fabrication, and a background in supervising teams. This position offers a direct hire opportunity on the 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with GD&T specifications.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while ensuring safety compliance.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the press brake machine.
• Ensure machinery safety and efficiency.
• Oversee setup, calibration, and maintenance of machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Train new operators on machine operation and safety.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Leadership skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fabrication

Team management

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is assisting an established client of ours in the Raleigh area recruit a detail-oriented Press Brake Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the operations of their press brake machinery within their manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of fabrication processes, ensuring high-quality production standards are met. This role involves supervising a team of operators, maintaining safety protocols, and optimizing machine performance to meet production goals efficiently. This is a 1st shift, direct hire opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings with GD&T specifications.
• Mechanical knowledge related to tooling setup, calibration, maintenance of machinery.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while ensuring safety compliance across all operations.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Supervise daily operations of the press brake machine and related fabrication equipment.
• Ensure all machinery is operated safely and efficiently, adhering to safety standards and protocols.
• Oversee setup, calibration, and maintenance of press brake machines and tooling to ensure precision and quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications to produce accurate sheet metal components.
• Coordinate with team members to assign tasks, monitor workflow, and troubleshoot machine issues promptly.
• Conduct quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, precision measuring instruments, and other tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain documentation related to production processes, machine maintenance logs, and quality control reports.
• Train new operators on machine operation, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations involving cranes, hand tools, welding equipment, and other fabrication tools.
• Optimize tooling setups and fabrication processes for efficiency while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.