Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager in-charge, the Press Operator sets-up, adjusts, prepares, and operates multiple punch presses and drill & tap machines within the department, on a diversified line of products having close dimension, contour, or other requirements. The Press Operator will have the ability to, manually or by overhead crane or forklift, move sheet and coil stock to storage racks, workstations, or moves finished parts to next operation, or obtain assistance with doing so.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

This list of functions and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Operate press after set-up is complete, including presses utilizing automatic feeds.
• Align and secure dies, set stop gauges, stripper, knockout, ejecting, and safety devices on drill and punch presses, including hydraulic.
• Set and adjust mechanical grip feeders and servo feeders in accordance with stroke cycles
• Unload incoming sheet and coil from open and closed trucks using overhead crane or forklift.
• Inspect raw materials and ensure completion of quality inspection paperwork and timely and accurate entry of data into the current business operating system.
• Assists with set ups, set stop gauges, stripper, knockout, ejecting, and safety devices on punch presses and drill & tap equipment.
• Suggests adjustment to mechanical grip feeders and servo feeders in accordance with stroke cycles.
• Check first runs and subsequent pieces, using measuring equipment, gages or samples.
• Follows direction regarding job hazards associated with operation and material handling.
• Maintain an organized work environment based on 5-S principles; Sort, Scrub, Standardize, Set in Order and Sustain.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Level of education usually acquired through completion of high school.
• Trade’s school coursework or sanctioned apprenticeship in support of employment initiatives is typically expected
• 2-5 years of related experience
• Mechanical Aptitude

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately scan labor, verify labor, and provide for corrections.
• Ability to—when applicable—operate overhead crane, aerial lift, forklift, hand trucks, and assigned machines.
• Ability to measure (using ruler, tapes, height gauge, micrometer) and count accurately.
• Ability to identify material sizes, lengths, dimensions, metal type, etc.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and perform basic math, including adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work with moderate supervision.
• Knowledge of punch press tooling and dies, or ability to obtain such via OJT training