Now hiring for a Press Break Setup Operator
Location: Fridley, MN
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift 2nd Shift Weekend Shift (36 hours worked, paid for 40)

Metal Moves Right When You Do.

When you’re on that press brake, things stay sharp and smooth. We’ve got a crew that works clean, stays safe, and knows what hustle means. The kind of place where a good Press Break Setup Operator in Fridley can build something solid.

Looking for Press Break Setup Operator jobs in Fridley where precision and craftsmanship shape quality metal products? This opportunity lets you operate advanced forming equipment, produce accurate parts, and help support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. This role supports a custom fabrication environment where production runs vary significantly based on customer demand. Team members must be comfortable working with a variety of parts, reading prints, completing quality checks, and adapting to changing production needs.

Job Duties

• Set up and operate press brakes to form sheet metal components according to specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings
• Perform machine adjustments, tooling changes, and routine setups as production requirements change
• Operate additional fabrication equipment including lasers, shears, deburring machines, notchers, and turret punch machines
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools to ensure quality and accuracy
• Complete basic shop math and measurements required for fabrication processes
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain quality standards throughout production
• Work safely and follow all company safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in metal fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or blueprint reading is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to safely operate press brake equipment and related fabrication machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, tape measures, angle gauges, or micrometers.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Commitment to workplace safety, dependable attendance, and quality workmanship.
• Experience performing machine setups and changeovers

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous press brake, fabrication, sheet metal, manufacturing, or machine operation experience is preferred.
• Experience setting up tooling, making machine adjustments, or interpreting engineering drawings is beneficial.
• Knowledge of precision measurement, quality inspection, Lean manufacturing, or preventative maintenance is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork are well positioned for success as a Press Break Setup Operator.
• Experience with Amada, Cincinnati, or similar press brake equipment

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and handle sheet metal, materials, or finished parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to safely load materials, operate machinery, and inspect finished products.
• Ability to safely work around industrial equipment while following established manufacturing safety procedures.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and technical skill development.

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What You Will Do

As a Press Break Setup Operator you will set up and operate press brake equipment to bend, form, and shape metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications. You will load materials, verify measurements, inspect finished parts, adjust machine settings, maintain quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while meeting production goals.

Set up and operate press brakes to form sheet metal components according to specifications Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings Perform machine adjustments, tooling changes, and routine setups as production requirements change Operate additional fabrication equipment including lasers, shears, deburring machines, notchers, and turret punch machines Inspect finished parts using measuring tools to ensure quality and accuracy Complete basic shop math and measurements required for fabrication processes Monitor equipment performance and maintain quality standards throughout production Work safely and follow all company safety procedures Maintain a clean and organized work area Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

A Press Break Setup Operator contributes to manufacturing success by operating fabrication equipment, forming metal components, and supporting efficient production workflows. This position requires technical skill, attention to detail, and adaptability.

The Press Break Setup Operator supports product quality through accurate machine setup, careful measurement, and adherence to established manufacturing procedures while maintaining safe work practices.

This profession rewards individuals who enjoy precision fabrication and technical manufacturing.

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