Laser punch press operator-1st Shift

About the role

Perform duties setup and operate punch press to cut, specified metal sheets to defined specifications and set and operate a range of metal fabrication equipment to cut, notch, and shape metal parts, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

Responsibilities

• Work from job packets, bill of materials (BOM), blueprints, drawings, and/or production schedule.
• Perform machine startup and shutdown procedures on punch press equipment.
• Position work piece onto table with hands or crane, using vacuum system to hold piece in place.
• Layout cuts on computer and select tooling according to thickness and type of metal.
• Interpret job information to determine specific material requirements.
• Layout operations to maximize material utilization.
• Label completed parts with appropriate part number.
• Remove chips and drop from parts and staging table.
• Determine sequence of operation for each process and edit program based on sequence.
• Rack and move pieces to staging area.
• Verify conformance of first piece to specifications using calipers, protractors, gauges, and measuring tape.
• Gauge work pieces randomly through run to ensure maintenance of settings and make adjustments as necessary.
• Perform quality checks, complete check lists, verify counts, record time per job and ensure compliance with production schedules.
• Submit production documentation as required.
• Stage completed parts for movement or move to subsequent operations to maintain workflow.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Take responsibility for the physical inventory of materials.
• Request material reorders as necessary.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Consistently operate in keeping with all safety rules and requirements.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Tools And Equipment

• Hand tools, tape measure, calipers, protractors
• Cranes, forklift, carts, pallets
• Computer, fiber laser cutting machine
• Pneumatic tools, and protective devices

Minimum Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Glasses – ANSI Z87.1
• Gloves – ANSI Cut 3 4544
• Sleeves – ANSI Cut 3 4544
• Foot Protection, Steel Toe – ASTM F2413-11
• Ear protection

Physical Demand

• Frequently push with up to 120 lbs. of force.
• Occasionally push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, grasp, and reach.
• Visual and aural acuity required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, and conference attendance
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work