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Precision Forming Lead -- CNC Press Brake

$28 - $45 per hour

Tempco Mfg - St. Paul Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Precision Forming Lead — CNC Press Brake (Level II/III)

Department: Operations
Type: Full-time
Reports To: Production Supervisor

Do you love turning complex prints into flawless bends? Are you the go-to person when a setup must run right, right away? Join us as a senior press brake expert who safeguards quality from first piece to final run and lifts the skills of the entire team.

Your mission
  • Own end-to-end CNC press brake setups: programming, tooling selection, and optimization
  • Digest intricate blueprints, job travelers, and work instructions with ease
  • Calculate bend allowances and refine setups for accuracy and throughput
  • Confirm specs using precision gauges and keen visual inspections
  • Stage materials, complete clear job documentation, and keep schedules on track
  • Train and mentor Level I/II operators; model safe, reliable methods
  • Maintain a neat, safe, and audit-ready workspace
What success looks like
  • First-pass approvals with consistent part-to-part repeatability
  • Independent troubleshooting of forming issues and root-cause fixes
  • Strong communication with production to meet delivery goals
Background we value
  • Advanced CNC press brake setup/operation
  • Sharp mechanical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail
  • Hands-on problem solving under real production timelines
  • 5+ years in metal fabrication or related manufacturing preferred (more is even better)
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
Physical realities
  • Standing and walking for the shift
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Manual dexterity and high visual accuracy
Why this team

Work with modern equipment in a stable environment where your craftsmanship directly shapes quality, delivery, and the growth of others.

Compensation and location

Pay Range: $28–$45/hr
Location: Saint Paul, MN

Preferred proficiencies
  • Business-to-Business (B2B) manufacturing environment
  • Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
  • Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Blueprint Reading
  • High School / GED
Machines and technologies
  • Stamping Press
  • Measurement Gauges
Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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