Brake Press Lead

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 Qualifications: