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This role offers the opportunity to expand into additional areas, including Press Brake operation.\nThe work involves a mix of small- to medium-quantity production runs with frequent setups, providing variety and skill development.\nAbout Quality Tool:\nQuality Tool is an ISO9001:2015 certified contract precision metal manufacturer, delivering high-quality components to Fortune 500 companies from our Brookings, SD facility.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities:\nSet-up and run forming and/or punch press operations with tolerances of +/- .010” to +/- .030” on .036 gauge to .500 thick materials.\nSet-up and run CNC controlled press brakes and/or Punch Presses.\nInspect work, making necessary notations on work routers.\nReviews 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.\nEnsures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to Company ISO and Quality standards.\nPrepares and cleans product surfaces as necessary for the desired operation.\nCommunication with each operator at your shift change (let them know what’s going on or coming up).\nTroubleshoot production problems.\nOther duties as assigned.\nKnowledge/Skills & Abilities:\nUnderstands and promotes the company’s mission, values, and quality policy.\nExhibits the personal characteristics we value of good attitude, intelligence, integrity, and humility.\nGeneral working knowledge of metal fabrication.\nAbility to read and understand job specifications, shop drawings, and blueprints.\nStrong mathematical aptitude.\nExperience in inspecting your own parts using various dimensional tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gages.\nGood judgement, decision-making, and communication skills.\nStrong attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime as needed.\nAbility to work well with others in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.\nAbility to lift 50 lbs.\nAbility to stand for 8-12 hours.\nReliable transportation.\nRequired Education & Experience\n1 + years of experience in setting up and operating a Punch Press or Press Brake.\nMinimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.\nCompletion of an apprenticeship program, technical, or trade school training program is a plus.\nSalary & Benefits:\nCompetitive salary, commensurate with experience and education\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\n401(k) with company match vested at 100%\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nPaid Holidays\nShort-Term Disability\nLong -Term Disability\nLife Insurance\nDirect Hire Only – No staffing agenciesEOE\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour\nExpected hours: 40 per week\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nAbility to Commute:\nBrookings, SD 57006 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nBrookings, SD 57006: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Quality Tool","rawCompany":"quality tool","city":"Brookings","state":"SD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:58:37.586Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4022.00","title":"Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"forging-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332119","title":"Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)","slug":"metal-crown-closure-and-other-metal-stamping-except-automotive"},{"code":"332322","title":"Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing","slug":"sheet-metal-work-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Punch Press Operator","description":"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. 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