First Shift Punch Press Operator

About the Role

The Punch Press Operator configures and operates electrically powered presses to punch holes in metals.

Responsibilities

• Configures equipment and calibrates gauge settings.
• Recognizes condition of punches and dies, ensures tooling, and reorders as needed.
• Loads materials onto equipment, feeding material through die; positions and removes parts from die.
• Changes tooling between production runs.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by following the manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for maintenance.
• Uses forklift to move materials.
• Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all workstations.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical inclination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, mobile equipment, and walking surfaces strewn with materials, power cords, and tools is typical.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
• Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
• Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.