Punch Press Operator - 1st Shift

Role Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures, including wearing all designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required as well as performing required equipment daily inspections.
• Completes first article inspection reports using various inspection techniques and quality tools.
• Sets-up and operates different types of punch presses for various types of metal. Performs change-overs as necessary as well as uses various hand tools to set-up machines and make material adjustments.
• Produces stamped parts within acceptable quality and quantity standards as stated in the blue prints/route sheets.
• Completes all applicable paperwork (labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, CI cards, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Communicates effectively with others in the department to help keep the department operating at the desired production rate.
• Utilizes mechanical ability, work instructions and hand tools to complete daily tasks.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety (6s) in work area as well as involved with continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Performs cycle counting duties to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours (including weekdays and weekends).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education consisting of a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience or two (2) years of related experience in lieu of education.
• Perform a variety of tasks safely (including operating forklifts, hoists, die handlers) throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and routing sheets.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to utilize manual dexterity in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Interact constructively and effectively with all department/plant employees.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.
• React to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance.