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Press Brake Set-up Operator

Randstad • Full-time • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • $28 - $35 / hour • 4d ago

Salary: $62k - 72k per year + none
Reference: AB_4973378

Press Brake Operator (Precision Fabrication)

Salary: $28.00 - $35.00/hr

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Blaine, MN

Tired of Just Pushing a Button?

If you understand metal behavior, take pride in flawless craftsmanship, and want to be paid for your actual expertise—not just your assembly line speed—we want you.

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our precision manufacturing team in Blaine, MN. In our shop, we tackle complex, custom geometries that require independent setup skills and an eye for extreme precision.

Key Responsibilities

Tooling Setup: Independently locate and install the exact punch and die combinations required based on radius callouts, material thickness, and flange lengths.
Efficient Changeovers: Perform complete machine teardowns and rebuilds between runs (removing tooling, cleaning beds, staging new dies, resetting backgauges) to maximize runtime.
Advanced Forming: Execute complex forming operations, specifically including form bumping transitions (square to round).
First-Part Calibration: Program or manually adjust RAM depth, backgauge positions, and bend angles to dial in the first-off part to exact specs.
Blueprint Reading: Analyze prints and flat layouts to plan out your bend sequences.
Quality Auditing: Inspect your work using calipers and micrometers to maintain strict tolerances.

Position Requirements

This is a role for a craftsman. Our ideal candidate can confidently demonstrate:

Form Bumping: Forming a specific radius on one end while holding a square flange on the other using a solid round punch and open bottom die or rubber inserts.
Material Expertise: Fluent understanding of sheet metal decimal equivalents for steel gauges (16-gauge through 10-gauge).
Math & Geometry: A firm grasp of how to calculate bend allowances and work with "K" factors to account for material stretch.
Experience: 2+ years of precision press brake setup, tool changing, and operation.

Benefits & Perks

Top Pay: $28.00 - $35.00/hour (based on your setup and forming expertise)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Clean, well-lit, and stable shop environment

For the fastest response, text "PRESS" to 651-300-5432 to connect with our hiring team right away! You can also click "Apply Now" to submit your resume. salary: $62,000 - $72,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Setup & Tooling Selection: Independently determine, locate, and install the correct top punches and bottom dies based on inside radius callouts, flange lengths, and material thickness.
Efficient Changeovers: Perform complete machine changeovers between production runs, including removing old tooling, cleaning the bed, loading new dies, and adjusting backgauges to minimize machine downtime.
Advanced Forming: Execute complex forming operations, specifically including form bumping transitions (square to round).
First-Part Calibration: Program or manually adjust RAM depth, backgauge positions, and bend angles to dial in the first-off part to exact engineering specifications.
Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings and flat layouts to determine exact forming sequences and material orientation.
Quality Inspections: Measure and inspect your own parts using calipers and micrometers to maintain strict tolerances throughout the production run.

The essential functions of this role include:

working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

Setup (2 years of experience is preferred)
Blueprint Reading (2 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years
Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.