Punch Press Operator

Job Summary

This position will perform operating duties and contribute to the department as directed by supervisor.

Job Responsibilities   

• Plan and perform all required duties to set up any capacity punch, mechanical or hydraulic press to perform a wide range of complicated, and at times, unusual blanking, drawing, embossing, bending, punching, piercing and similar press operations on a wide variety of sheet metal parts of various metals (setups may be difficult involving the use of progressive, compound, complex forming and deep drawing dies
• Check setup to insure tightness of all clamps and bolts
• Inspect first piece and make any required operational adjustments
• Instruct operator in proper procedures and methods, safety procedures and other matters affecting his work
• Determine cause of faulty operation and take necessary steps to correct; perform a variety of similar or associated duties as required or directed
• As necessitated by workloads or other conditions, or as directed, operate any press on special or production work
• Detect and report all defective materials, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow prescribed or standard safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent