2nd Shift Punch Press Operator – Growth & Benefits

Ultipro; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K match

ESPP

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Owatonna, Minnesota is seeking a Punch Press Operator on the 2nd shift to safely set up and operate punch presses per job specifications.

Hours are Monday–Thursday, 3:30pm–2am, with hourly pay from $24.00–$27.00 plus a $1.00 shift premium.

Responsibilities include loading blanks, aligning dies, reading blueprints, monitoring quality, keeping production records, and maintaining safety practices.

Qualifications

• Prior punch press or stamping experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punch press equipment per job specifications (single-hit, progressive dies).
• Load metal blanks or coils, align dies and feeds.
• Perform basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and inspection plans.
• Monitor press performance and conduct in-process quality checks.
• Complete accurate production records and downtime logs.
• Maintain safe work practices and use required PPE.
• Assist with die changes and minor preventative maintenance.

Skills

Punch press experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Calipers/gauges

Forklift certification

Job description

Quanex in Owatonna, Minnesota is seeking a Punch Press Operator on the 2nd shift to safely set up and operate punch presses per job specifications.

Hours are Monday–Thursday, 3:30pm–2am, with hourly pay from $24.00–$27.00 plus a $1.00 shift premium.

Responsibilities include loading blanks, aligning dies, reading blueprints, monitoring quality, keeping production records, and maintaining safety practices.