CNC Sheet Metal Punch Press Operator
Location: Baltimore, MD • Contract-to-Hire
About the role
We are seeking a skilled CNC Sheet Metal Punch Press Operator to produce precision sheet metal components in a manufacturing environment. This role requires experience setting up and operating CNC turret punch presses, reading blueprints, verifying part quality, and maintaining efficient production with minimal material waste.
Pay
From $20.00/hour (higher pay available based on experience).
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of CNC turret punch press experience
- Experience with Trumpf TruPunch, Amada Pega, Prima Power, Finn-Power, Salvagnini, or similar machines
- Able to complete machine setups and tooling changes independently
- Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel
- Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documents
- Knowledge of punch tooling, clearances, sheet layout, and material optimization
- Forklift experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC turret punch press equipment
- Install tooling and verify machine programs before production
- Load and unload sheet material safely
- Confirm material type, thickness, finish, and revision level before production
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
- Measure finished parts using tape measures, calipers, and templates
- Read blueprints and work instructions to ensure accurate production
- Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain quality
- Remove and deburr finished parts as needed
- Maintain work-in-process identification and organize completed jobs
- Help reduce scrap while maximizing material usage
- Complete production paperwork accurately
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area
Equipment & Skills
- CNC Turret Punch Presses
- Trumpf TruPunch, Amada Pega, Prima Power, Finn-Power, Salvagnini, or equivalent
- Precision measuring tools (calipers, tape measures, templates)
- Blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation
- Tooling setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Physical Requirements
- Stand for extended periods
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Frequently bend, reach, and handle sheet metal safely
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.