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Punch Press Operator

Quality Tool
Brookings, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

If you are looking to grow your career in metal fabrication manufacturing, Quality Tool is seeking a skilled Punch Press Operator to join our 1st Shift team. This role offers the opportunity to expand into additional areas, including Press Brake operation.

The work involves a mix of small- to medium-quantity production runs with frequent setups, providing variety and skill development.

About Quality Tool:
Quality Tool is an ISO9001:2015 certified contract precision metal manufacturer, delivering high-quality components to Fortune 500 companies from our Brookings, SD facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and run forming and/or punch press operations with tolerances of /- .010” to /- .030” on .036 gauge to .500 thick materials.
  • Set-up and run CNC controlled press brakes and/or Punch Presses.
  • Inspect work, making necessary notations on work routers.
  • Reviews job/production orders and interprets accompanying prints and drawings to determine job requirements, check for accuracy of information, and identify any discrepancies or special needs.
  • Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to Company ISO and Quality standards.
  • Prepares and cleans product surfaces as necessary for the desired operation.
  • Communication with each operator at your shift change (let them know what’s going on or coming up).
  • Troubleshoot production problems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

  • Understands and promotes the company’s mission, values, and quality policy.
  • Exhibits the personal characteristics we value of good attitude, intelligence, integrity, and humility.
  • General working knowledge of metal fabrication.
  • Ability to read and understand job specifications, shop drawings, and blueprints.
  • Strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Experience in inspecting your own parts using various dimensional tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gages.
  • Good judgement, decision-making, and communication skills.
  • Strong attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to work well with others in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for 8-12 hours.
  • Reliable transportation.

Required Education & Experience

  • 1 years of experience in setting up and operating a Punch Press or Press Brake.
  • Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical, or trade school training program is a plus.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match vested at 100%
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long -Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Direct Hire Only – No staffing agenciesEOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Brookings, SD 57006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Brookings, SD 57006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22

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