Sheet Metal Operator & Setup Specialist

Leer Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP distributions

Quarterly bonus program

3 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Shoe stipend

Cares program – up to 50% off fitness

Community involvement hours

Job summary

Leer Inc. is seeking a skilled sheet metal operator to become proficient on all equipment in the sheet metal department and to perform setups according to blueprints.

You will maintain strict quality checks, read prints accurately, and train others as needed while coordinating with supervision. Ideal candidates are reliable, self‑motivated team players with basic math skills, able to lift heavy parts, and willing to cross-train across machines.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow safety procedures and requirements.
• Ability to read measurement devices accurately and perform basic math.
• Willingness to train others and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Must become proficient on equipment in the sheet metal department and perform setups per blueprints.
• Maintain quality by checking shear size, conducting first piece and 10-piece inspections.
• Perform preventative measurement/bend checks and read print for correct part.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality consciousness

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Leer Inc. is seeking a skilled sheet metal operator to become proficient on all equipment in the sheet metal department and to perform setups according to blueprints.

You will maintain strict quality checks, read prints accurately, and train others as needed while coordinating with supervision. Ideal candidates are reliable, self‑motivated team players with basic math skills, able to lift heavy parts, and willing to cross-train across machines.