1st Shift Punch Press Operator - Specials

Wilson Tool Canada; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Tool Canada in Minnesota is seeking a 1st shift Punch Press Operator - Specials to program and operate CNC punch presses in the Specials area, perform set-ups, and support customers with sample programming and tooling guidance.

You will maintain the tool crib, manage samples, and work with design, sales, and operations to deliver productive part runs and customer solutions, with emphasis on quality and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of parts fabrications.
• 3+ years of machining or tool building experience.
• Experience with CAM software (Radan, Boost, DR.ABE, etc.) is a plus.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Customer service experience including phone and e-mail communications.

Responsibilities

• Learn and use multiple CAM systems to program and operate CNC punch presses.
• Develop understanding of the punching product and customer needs.
• Set-up and run small production runs on various punching machines.
• Maintain the tool cribs of all the punch presses.
• Maintain the library and stocking levels of salesperson samples.
• Work with customers to deliver programming solutions for successful part production.

Skills

Parts fabrication experience

Machining or tool building

Customer service (phone & email)

Read blueprints

Communication & teamwork

Education

2 year technical degree in machining or fabricating

Tools

CAM software (Radan/Boost/DR.ABE)

Job description

1st Shift Punch Press Operator - Specials

• White Bear Lake, MN

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities of the trial press specialist vary day to day and include interaction with design, sales desk, operations, and customers. Programming and operating CNC punch presses in the Punching – Specials area, including set‑ups, having a vast punching product knowledge, and looking ahead at specials coming down the pipeline. Troubleshooting tooling and working directly with customers on a variety of customer service needs (i.e. sample programming, instructions/recommendations, tooling solutions, etc.) will be a daily task, including phone and email communications directly with the customer. They are responsible for the maintaining the tool crib, sample material, and general area around the 3 CNC presses.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and use multiple CAM systems to program and operate CNC punch presses.
• Develop a deep understanding of the punching product we offer and our customer needs.
• Set-up and run small production runs on various punching machines.
• Maintain the tool cribs of all the punch presses.
• Maintain the library and stocking levels of salesperson samples.
• Work with customers to deliver programming solutions for successful part production.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of parts fabrications
• 3+ years of machining or tool building
• Previous experience with CAM software ( i.e. Radan, Boost, DR.ABE, etc.) a plus
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Customer service experience including phone and e-mail communications, plus the ability to create short demonstration videos to help customers when needed.
• Education: 2 year technical degree in machining or fabricating

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuously lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 lbs.
• Rarely lift, carry, push, pull, move up to 20 lbs.
• Continuous exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Continuous exposure to moderate noise
• Continuously stand and walk throughout the workday
• Frequently performs cervical bends when checking progress or programming
• Frequently reach with hands and arms unilaterally and bilaterally; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material
• Continuous requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Continuously wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required)

Definitions:
Continuous Frequent Occasional Rarely
(5-8 hrs./shift) (2-5 hrs./shift) (Up to 2 hrs./shift) (Up to 48 minutes/shift)

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and writing clearly and concisely.
• Team Player - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals and work well in a team environment. Ability to recognize and show consideration for others.
• Problem Solving/Innovative - Ability to find a creative solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside, manufacturing environment (well-lit and temperature controlled)

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time; 1st shift

COMPENSATION

$29.58-$39.33 DOQ

Wilson Tool is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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