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Press Brake Operator - EXPERIENCED
Liberty, MOApril 5th, 2026
Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators! 1st and 2nd shift available; 2nd shift receives shift premium pay!Job Duties and TasksSets stops on machine bed, changes die, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes.Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications.Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.Inspects workpiece for defects.Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale.Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools including tape measure.Possess knowledge in forklift operations up to 6,000lb lift.Separates materials and organizes materials on pallets.Identify parts and placements of said parts on correct pallets or workstations.Assist Laser operator in material handling operations. Loading/Unloading Laser as needed with materials.Dump Scrap material in designated area.Remove materials from workstations and deliver to different areas throughout the plant.Bonus-Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations IE Press Brake/Saw/Shear/Small DrillAll other duties as assigned.Company Total Rewards:Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance401K with company matchSign on Bonus available - up to $1500!Attendance Bonus eligibilityPaid Time OffHoliday Pay starts day one2 - 5 Years Press Brake experienceAbility to perform preventative maintenance on machineAble to lift 40-50lb independently and with assistance.