Set Up and Punch Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Requirements:

• Assemble nests and dies to perform various single hit operations including float pierce, cushion pierce, semi blank, temp blank and various compounds using hand tools

• Set and adjust clamps and stops

• Position workpiece against backstop or manually align layout marks

• Measure workpiece dimensions throughout to ensure quality and repeatability

• Observe tool and machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction

• Visual inspection of first piece

• Issue job and safely check in Press Operator once set up is complete

• Collaborate quality control personnel and other team members to meet production targets and address any issues or concerns.

• Follow all company safety and operations policies

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required

• High school diploma, GED, or technical school

• Proven experience at setting up single hit punch presses

• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers

• Experience working with ¼” thickness and thinner sheet metal

• Ability to read blueprints and part routers

• Identify metal material types and gauge thickness

• Knowledge of how to select position and align dies in machine and confirm that they are properly secured.

Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 40 pounds.