Brake Press Operator at Crysteel Manufacturing Inc in Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Job Description:

TBEI - Lake Crystal is a cutting-edge manufacturer of Class 3-8 truck bodies and truck and trailer hoists, with an emphasis on municipal and utility applications.  With a worldwide distributor network, our products are the first choice for everyone from landscape professionals to the Us Military.

Come join our growing team!  We are currently looking to add Brake Press Operators!  We offer starting pay up to $23 per hour and a $1000 Retention Bonus!

First Shift hours are Monday – Thursday 5:45am to 4:15pmwith overtime on Friday’s as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Previous brake press or machining experience


• Operates press brakes to fabricate sheet metal in accordance with prints and specifications.


• Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.


• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.


• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.


• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.


• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.


• Conducts appropriate machine maintenance and maintains the brake tooling.


• Responsible for the quality of parts leaving the machine.


• Keeping up with an outlined schedule of work.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership.


• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 pounds through physical exertion and overhead hoists, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.


• Basic mathematic knowledge and skills.


• Ability to read job specifications to determine machine adjustments utilizing blueprints and measuring devices; and perform basic computer data entry.


• Ability to learn operations of multiple machines/jigs within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet schedule or team needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills


• Understands precision sheet metal requirements.


• Ability to safely operate the Press Brake Machine.


• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.


• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.


• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Able to lay out parts by hand with an understanding of bend allowances utilizing both inside and outside dimensions.


• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.

About us:   

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly-owned corporation which highlights: 

• 1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America


• 11 major brands


• Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance


• High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at opportunities@tbei.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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