Metal Forming Setup Technician
About the role
Leader Tech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI shielding products for circuit boards, electronic enclosures, interconnect cables and Thermal solutions founded in 1984. The Company serves a diverse commercial and military customer base from its Global EMI Shielding Technology Center located in Tampa, Florida. Every detail of the company’s one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is tailor-engineered to streamline and improve customer service, engineering and manufacturing processes. We are seeking an experienced Metal Forming Setup Technician to set up, troubleshoot, and operate single station presses and press brakes used in the production of precision sheet metal components. The ideal candidate will have experience performing machine setups, reading blueprints, verifying part quality, and supporting production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Single Station Press Setup
- Press Brake Setup
- Metal Forming
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Tool and Die Setup
- Progressive Forming (preferred)
- Mechanical Presses
- Hydraulic Presses
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Blueprint Reading
- First Article Inspection
- Manufacturing Troubleshooting
- Production Support
- Quality Inspection
- Lean Manufacturing
Skills
- Perform complete setups on single station presses and press brakes.
- Install, align, and adjust tooling for production runs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
- Verify first-piece quality using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring equipment.
- Troubleshoot tooling and forming issues to minimize downtime.
- Make machine adjustments to maintain part quality throughout production.
- Work closely with engineering, tooling, and production personnel.
- Maintain a safe and organized work area.
- Perform preventative maintenance and report equipment issues.