Press Setup Operator

Vast Industrial Corp; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Oxford County, Woodstock, is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate punch presses and auxiliary equipment. Candidates must possess at least a grade 12 education and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in metal stampings or forming. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment is safe, and maintaining product quality through inspections. Crane certification is preferred. Join a team focused on efficiency and safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in metal stampings or forming.
• Familiarity with the Shop Edge program.
• Experience with machine setups and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punch presses and other factory equipment.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance checks.
• Ensure proper alignment of press feeders and perform inspections.

Skills

Ability to operate Crane Independently and Safely

Mechanically inclined

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent

Job description

Setting up and operating punch presses and other factory equipment

Setting up, adjusting, aligning of auxiliary equipment which includes but not limited to; operate all press feeders for alignment to die and operate all straighteners for proper flatness to die

Performing daily Preventive Maintenance Check List

Tool kitting/staging for set-up reduction and increased press through put.

Inspecting product following CSLs procedures and instructions

Ensuring all appropriate equipment guarding is in place

Loading of coils onto un-coilers

Accurate record keeping and ability to use Shop Edge program

Complete all setups and first-off's with machine operators

Set up and trouble shooting of Linear Transfer Systems & Fingers

Able to troubleshoot/adjust sensors/auxiliary equipment/Smart-Pac

Follow 5S procedures and maintain supplied tools

Maintaining a clean and safe work area

All other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Lead Hand

Continuous run of press during break periods, covering for the regular press operator on identified equipment.

Initial Qualifications for Hire:

Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year experience in metal stampings or forming

Ability to operate Crane Independently and Safely to become Crane certified

Mechanically inclined

Ability to work with minimal supervision