Press Brake operator

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We are currently looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team at our Minneapolis facility. If you are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and looking for a stable, long-term position in a modern manufacturing environment, we want to meet you.

Your Role

As a Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for shaping steel sheets according to technical specifications for the manufacturing of steel doors and frames. Your main responsibilities include:

• Set up and program press brake equipment according to work orders and specifications
• Install, adjust, and change tools based on bending requirements
• Perform bending operations while following precise instructions and safety standards
• Ensure dimensions and bending angles meet production requirements
• Inspect bent parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and technical drawings
• Perform regular inspections and basic preventive maintenance on press brakes
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers

Your Impact

Your work will directly contribute to:

• Production efficiency and continuous improvement
• The quality, consistency, and durability of our steel doors and frames

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time during the workday
• Ability to regularly lift, handle, and move loads of 50 lbs or more
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a manufacturing environment
• Physical stamina to safely operate machinery and handle materials

Working Conditions

• Position: Permanent, full-time
• Schedule: Day shift
• Hours: 40 hours/week, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (possibility of overtime)
• Salary: From $20.00/hour up to $26.18/hour
• Shift premium: Applicable where relevant

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Job stability with opportunities for advancement
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Group health insurance with employer contribution

You Are the Person We Are Looking For If You Have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Press Brake Operator or in a similar manufacturing role
• Hands-on experience with Trubend 5130, Salvagnini P2, and/or Bystronic Xpert Pro press brakes
• Strong knowledge of metal materials, particularly steel, and bending techniques
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Experience using hand and precision tools
• Reliability, versatility, and a strong work ethic

Ready to Join Our Team? We want to get to know you!

Join DE LA FONTAINE Industries and be part of a team that builds products designed to last.

Send us your resume today!

About DE LA FONTAINE:

DE LA FONTAINE is a third-generation family-owned company founded in Sherbrooke in 1968 that designs and manufactures steel doors and frames. Recognized every year from 2021 to 2026 as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, De La Fontaine now operates nine production facilities across North America.

Résumés of unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for a period of one year.