Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Press Brake Specialist

Welding & Metal FabricationUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeNashua, NH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Sheet metal manufacturing experience with press brakes is required.
Knowledge of sheet metal in a prototype manufacturing setting, or related experience and education, is required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and SolidWorks is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are required.
Knowledge of American offset tooling is required.
Understanding of how to use adapters to ensure proper height and overall dimensions is required.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, and height gauges is required.
Ability to interpret and explain written and numerical data is required.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills are required.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively is required.
Teamwork skills and confidentiality are required.
Ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive is required.
Commitment to continuous learning and customer or employee service is required.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and optimize press brake machines to fabricate sheet metal parts accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
Operate Amada, Cincinnati, and/or Bystronics press brakes.
Program press brakes using features such as angle bending, step bends, proper back-gauge transfer between steps, and delays.
Read blueprints and apply geometric tolerances to finished parts.
Apply knowledge of flat-pattern layout and sequencing.
Inspect parts thoroughly and remove defective products.
Calculate material gains and losses.
Train less experienced operators.
Work efficiently and keep work areas, including machine surfaces, clean.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost and waste reduction.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.

Salary Range: 27.98 to 37.88 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Join our team as a

Press Brake Specialist! And receive a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: This is a Second Shift position - Mon-Fri, 2 - 10 pm

The Press Brake Specialist is a skilled manufacturing professional responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing press brake machines to fabricate high-quality sheet metal parts. After completing training, you will work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.

What you will do

Operate Amada, Cincinnati and/or Bystronics Press Brake
Program using all features of the press break, E.g. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer between steps, delays, etc.
Must have a full understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
Thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and sequencing
Perform thorough part inspections and remove defective products
Able to calculate specific material gains and losses
Ability to train less experienced operators
Work in an efficient and timely manner
Keep work area, including machine surfaces clean at all times
Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes

High school diploma or equivalent
Sheet Metal manufacturing experience with Press Brakes
Knowledge of Sheet Metal in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education
Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
American offset tooling knowledge
Understanding of how to use adapters to ensure proper height and overall dimensions.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
Ability to interpret and explain written and numerical data.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.
Commitment to continuous learning.
Commitment to customer or employee service.

Bonus to have

Previous experience in a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment.

What is in it for you

We offer a competitive salary

In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

About the Company

Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Protolabs delivers digital manufacturing services for rapid prototyping and low-volume production. Its core offerings include 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding, all accessible through an online quoting system that provides free design analysis within hours. The company leverages a global network of more than 250 vetted manufacturing partners to provide fast, scalable production with consistent quality. Unlike traditional shops, Protolabs combines an automated, online workflow with a large partner network to quickly move a concept from design to production, aiming to reduce development time and total costs. The goal is to help engineers, designers, and product developers bring ideas to market faster by pairing speed, cost efficiency, and responsive customer service with broad manufacturing capabilities.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Maple Plain, MN
Founded: 1999

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