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
- 3-5 years 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!
Skills Required
- 1-2 years setting up and operating press brake machines
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with a manufacturing based operating system
- Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education
Protolabs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protolabs and has not been reviewed or approved by Protolabs.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are broadly available and described as good to excellent. Additional protections like short- and long-term disability and life insurance bolster the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A starting PTO allotment plus paid holidays, along with added wellness and volunteer time, is emphasized, with some roles noting PTO growth over tenure. Paid caregiver leave appears in postings and supports flexibility for life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is offered, supporting long-term savings. This foundation is frequently cited alongside core financial benefits as a strong element of total rewards.
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What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. 3D Printing Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time. CNC Machining We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market. Sheet Metal Fabrication Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing. Injection Molding Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
