CNC Punch Tooling Specialist

United Way of Greenville County; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Sargent Metal is seeking a CNC Punch Tooling Specialist to ensure precise operation of Trumpf punch machines. You will build, sharpen, and maintain tooling, manage dispatch-based prep, and minimize downtime across shifts.

Responsibilities include tooling organization, scheduling prep, and maintaining safety and quality standards while collaborating with maintenance and operators in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CNC operations (Trumpf experience preferred).
• Prior manufacturing environment experience required.
• Proficient in precision measuring equipment and basic quality inspection methods.
• Knowledge of sheet metals including aluminum, galvanized, galvanneal, and stainless steel.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, sharpen, and maintain CNC punch tooling to ensure optimal performance.
• Prepare tooling according to the Dispatch List sequence as issued by scheduling.
• Organize, inventory, and request replacement tooling as needed.
• Maintain CNC punch schedule for all shifts and prepare tooling in advance for all scheduled jobs to minimize machine downtime.
• Ensure all tooling is maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety requirements.
• Follow all OSHA, company safety, and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Familiar with varying types of sheet metal (aluminum, galvanized, galvanneal, stainless).
• Assist maintenance and machine operators with troubleshooting machinery issues when needed.
• Assist with sheet stock consolidation and maintain organization of sheet stock drops.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Support quality inspection processes as needed.

Skills

CNC operations

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type: On Site

Job Description

Work Schedule: 1st Shift — Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm OR 2nd Shift — Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-3am

Shift Premium: Additional $1.50 for each hour worked on 2nd shift

SUMMARY

The CNC Punch Tooling Specialist ensures the smooth, efficient, and precise operation of Trumpf CNC punch machines by building, maintaining, and managing tooling resources. This role directly impacts production quality, minimizes downtime, and supports the overall productivity of the 1st Ops department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

Build, sharpen, and maintain CNC punch tooling to ensure optimal performance.

Prepare tooling according to the Dispatch List sequence as issued by scheduling.

Organize, inventory, and request replacement tooling as needed.

Maintain CNC punch schedule for all shifts and prepare tooling in advance for all scheduled jobs to minimize machine downtime.

Ensure all tooling is maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety requirements.

Follow all OSHA, company safety, and equipment maintenance procedures.

Familiar with varying types of sheet metal (aluminum, galvanized, galvanneal, stainless, etc.).

Secondary Functions

Assist maintenance and machine operators with troubleshooting machinery issues when needed.

Assist with sheet stock consolidation and maintain organization of sheet stock drops.

Read and interpret blueprints accurately.

Support quality inspection processes as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CNC operations (Trumpf experience preferred).

Prior manufacturing environment experience required.

Proficient in precision measuring equipment and basic quality inspection methods.

Knowledge of sheet metals including aluminum, galvanized, galvanneal, and stainless steel.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

“We exist to provide opportunities for our team to THRIVE personally and professionally and join in helping our community.”

CORE VALUES

Positive attitudes are contagious.

Success comes from humility, integrity, and hard work.

Always do the right thing.

Strive for excellence in serving our customers, teammates, and community.

This job description is to outline the primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not be limited to the assigned responsibilities listed. It is our expectation that each team member offers their services whenever necessary to ensure the success of Sargent Metal.