Press Brake Technician I - 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Online apparel store

Job summary

Kendall Howard is hiring a Brake Press Setup Operator to set up, maintain, and operate the brake presses in the production cell. You’ll complete all work orders per the printed instructions and work under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and the VP of Production.

Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental & vision coverage, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with company match, PTO and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years of brake press setup and operation experience.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and prints.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and operate brake presses as assigned.
• Verify paperwork revisions and parts against prints.
• Label and move parts accordingly; maintain area cleanliness.
• Work with supervisors to maintain safety systems.
• Meet all KPIs and support quality audits.

Skills

Brake press operation

Safety procedures

Quality consciousness

2 years brake press experience

Job description

Why Kendall Howard?

We’re a growing manufacturer serving the IT infrastructure field, with a no-nonsense attitude: stay humble, work hard, and take on challenges head-first. Around here, you won’t just “do your job” — you’ll be part of a team that builds, solves, and delivers products we’re proud to put our name on. The benefits and pay are solid, but the real perk is being part of something that matters alongside people who care just as much as you do.

Our Benefits

We know benefits matter, and we’ve got you covered. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Online apparel store

JobSummary:

The Brake Press Setup Operator position is accountable for the setup, maintenance, and operation of the machines assigned to them in the Brake Press Cell. Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and the V.P. of Production, they will complete all work orders assigned to them according to the specific work order instructions.

Essential Duties:

1. Complete all work orders assigned to that area
2. Check that all paperwork on each job order has the matching revision level
3. Check all parts to print
4. Ensures all parts are properly labeled and moved to the next area when completed
5. Informs the Shift Supervisor and the V.P. of Productionabout any irregularities on work orders
6. Maintain their area regarding organization and cleanliness
7. Follow all safety procedures and policies without exception
8. Works with the V.P. of Production to improve and maintain safety systems and procedures
9. Troubleshoot and assist in the repair of equipment as requestedMaintain the highest level of quality in all parts that are produced
10. Works with the Quality Auditors, Quality Manager, and others to ensure quality parts are always produced
11. Meet all Key Performance Indicators

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of setup and operating brake press experience

Kendall Howard provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.

3:30pm-2am Monday-Thursday with a $1.50 shift differential