CNC Punch Press - Sheet Metal 1

Hydraulics-International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Dental, Vision, &amp

Life Insurance)

401K

PTO

Job summary

HII in Chatsworth, CA seeks a CNC Punch Press Operator to set up and operate CNC punch press equipment in a precision sheet metal environment. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of hands-on CNC punch press experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to produce parts to engineering specifications.

You will manage tooling, run production, inspect finished parts with calipers and micrometers, document output, and maintain safety and quality standards while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating and setting up CNC punch press equipment.
• Previous experience in sheet metal or precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently perform CNC punch press setups and tooling changes.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC punch press machines to manufacture sheet metal components.
• Review blueprints, work orders, drawings, and specifications before production.
• Select, install, and align punches, dies, and tooling for each job.
• Load and unload sheet metal from the machine.
• Perform machine setups, including tooling changes and adjustments.
• Verify machine programs and make minor adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment.
• Verify dimensions, hole locations, tolerances, and overall part quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic machine, tooling, or quality issues.
• Remove burrs and perform minor finishing as required.
• Complete production documentation and record quantities produced.

Skills

CNC punch press experience

Blueprint reading

Tooling changes

Quality inspection

Tools

Amada

Trumpf

Murata

Job description

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CNC Punch Press - Sheet Metal 1

Full Time Chatsworth, CA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

We are seeking an experienced CNC Punch Press Operator to set up and operate CNC punch press equipment in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on CNC punch press experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to produce precision sheet metal components according to engineering specifications.

The CNC Punch Press Operator is responsible for machine setup, tooling, production runs, inspection of completed parts, and maintaining quality and productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC punch press machines to manufacture sheet metal components.
• Review blueprints, work orders, drawings, and specifications before beginning production.
• Select, install, and properly align punches, dies, and tooling required for each job.
• Load and unload sheet metal and material from the machine.
• Perform machine setups, including tooling changes and adjustments.
• Verify machine programs and make minor adjustments as necessary.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure parts are produced according to specifications.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment.
• Verify dimensions, hole locations, tolerances, and overall part quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic machine, tooling, or quality issues.
• Remove burrs and perform minor finishing of parts when required.
• Complete production documentation and accurately record quantities produced.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform routine machine inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing quality standards.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating and setting up CNC punch press equipment required.
• Previous experience working in a sheet metal or precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently perform CNC punch press setups and tooling changes.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including calipers and micrometers.
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and basic manufacturing inspection requirements.
• Ability to identify basic machine and tooling problems.
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment such as Amada, Trumpf, Murata, or similar CNC punch press machines.
• Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, and other sheet metal materials.
• Familiarity with CNC programming or the ability to make minor program adjustments.
• Aerospace, defense, or other precision manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and operate machinery for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to safely handle sheet metal, tooling, and production materials.

Experience

CNC Punch Press: 3 years minimum – Required

Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Salary Expectations:

$25-$28hr DOE

We offer competitive compensation & benefits package:

• Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
• 401K
• PTO

About HII:

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone]x2200 for assistance.