Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Dakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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
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