1st Shift Press Brake Operator

Leonhardt Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our team. This position is ideal for a skilled manufacturing professional with a strong background in CNC press brake setup and operation who can work independently, interpret technical drawings, and consistently produce high-quality parts. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of forming processes, tooling selection, machine setup, and quality inspection, along with the ability to troubleshoot issues and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Press Brake Operation: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC press brake machines to form and bend sheet metal, ensuring accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Blueprint & Technical Reading: Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to understand product specifications, dimensions, material requirements, and proper bend sequences.
• Tool Selection & Setup: Select and install appropriate tooling and dies based on project specifications. Adjust tooling and machine settings as necessary to ensure optimal performance.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts for compliance with quality standards using measuring tools such as digital and manual calipers, protractors, and height gauges. Ensure parts meet required tolerances and specifications. Basic math skills (fractions, multiplication, and addition) are essential for precise measurement checks.
• Process Know-How: Understand bend deductions (how much material is used to create a bend). Prior experience with this is preferred, but it can be trained on the job.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of press brake machines to ensure smooth and efficient operation. Report any mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and best practices while operating machinery. Maintain a clean and organized work environment to reduce hazards and risks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize production processes.
• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience operating CNC press brake machines.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of press brake operation, tooling, machine setup, and maintenance. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints. Must be able to read a set of calipers (digital and manual) and a protractor, and perform basic math (fractions, multiplication, addition).
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail to ensure precision and quality of work.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and production-related issues quickly and efficiently.
• Safety-Conscious: Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices. Proven commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and parts. Standing for extended periods and operating machinery for long shifts may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced CNC press brake systems
• Familiarity with various metal materials such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
• Certification in manufacturing processes or machine operation is a plus

Environment:

• Manufacturing environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Minimal travel required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except those that begin with the word "may."

It is the policy of Leonhardt Manufacturing to require the potential candidate to submit to a drug screen and pass a sex offender background check once an offer is extended and accepted. Failure to pass or refusal to take the test will result in the withdrawal of the offer. I further understand that neither of the policies, rules, and regulations of employment or anything said during the interview process shall be deemed to constitute the terms of an implied employment contract.