Location
Rowlett, TX, United States
Posted
July 10, 2026
Job Description
**Brake Press Set Up Lead**
**$27 - $30 - up to**
**$34 with advanced programming and complex setup experience**
**Job Description**
The Brake Press Set Up Lead serves as the technical expert for press brake setup within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment. This role independently performs complex CNC press brake setups, develops and adjusts programs, selects and configures tooling, and ensures all brake press equipment is fully production-ready before jobs are released to operators. The position provides hands-on leadership by mentoring setup technicians and operators, troubleshooting production issues, validating first articles, and driving continuous improvement to enhance setup efficiency and product quality. The Brake Press Set Up Lead partners closely with engineering, programming, and operations teams to support new product introductions and to optimize manufacturing processes for safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced p...
**$27 - $30 - up to**
**$34 with advanced programming and complex setup experience**
**Job Description**
The Brake Press Set Up Lead serves as the technical expert for press brake setup within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment. This role independently performs complex CNC press brake setups, develops and adjusts programs, selects and configures tooling, and ensures all brake press equipment is fully production-ready before jobs are released to operators. The position provides hands-on leadership by mentoring setup technicians and operators, troubleshooting production issues, validating first articles, and driving continuous improvement to enhance setup efficiency and product quality. The Brake Press Set Up Lead partners closely with engineering, programming, and operations teams to support new product introductions and to optimize manufacturing processes for safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced p...