What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brake Press Lead position at DAKOTA BODIES LLC?
Brake Press Team Lead – Dakota Bodies (Watertown, SD)
Full-Time | Hourly
Are you an experienced press brake operator ready to step into a leadership role? Dakota Bodies in Watertown is hiring a Brake Press Team Lead. This is a hands-on working lead position: you'll keep running parts while helping guide the team, train operators, and keep production on track.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate CNC press brakes to form steel, stainless, and aluminum parts
- Read blueprints and determine tooling and bend sequences
- Assign daily work and keep the brake press area running on schedule
- Train and support operators on setups, safety, and quality
- Check parts for accuracy and fix problems at the source
- Keep the work area safe, clean, and organized
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of press brake experience
- Ability to do your own setups and hold tight tolerances
- Strong blueprint reading and measuring skills
- Reliable, team-oriented, and a good communicator
- Lead or training experience and CNC programming are a plus