Press Cell Tech I

Kapco Inc.; Grafton (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Onsite Wellness Center and Gym

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI, is hiring a Punch Press Operator on 2nd shift or Weekend shift. The role requires operating mechanical, hydraulic, and servo punch presses and maintaining tooling. You will perform quality checks and complete records as part of a fast-paced, safety‑driven team.

Join Kapco’s family culture, receive comprehensive benefits, and contribute to high‑quality metal components for top brands. Onsite work with opportunities for career growth and training are available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, and/or servo punch presses.
• Able to perform coil changes and maintain tooling.
• Capable of performing quality checks and recording results.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex and progressive tooling in a quality and rate conscious manner.
• Perform coil changes and maintain equipment and tooling.
• Complete required paperwork and quality records accurately.

Skills

Punch Press Operation

Quality Assurance

Heavy Part Handling

Forklift Certification

Tools

Measuring Devices

Calipers

Job description

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest’s premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco’s constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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Punch Press Operator - Kapco Grafton, WI

If you are driven to succeed with a passion for the professional growth and development of others, our employee-focused company may have the right opportunity for you. Kapco Inc. is looking for a Punch Press Operator on 2nd shift or Weekend shift at our Grafton, WI facility. The ideal candidate for this position should be an experienced operator with experience running mechanical, hydraulic and/or servo punch presses involving hand transfer of heavy and/or complex parts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate complex and progressive tooling in a quality and rate conscious manner
• Perform coil changes
• Maintain equipment and tooling with use of appropriate lubricants
• Clean and maintain press area
• Perform quality checks using the proper measuring devices correctly during operation and complete quality records
• Stop production when quality issues are detected
• Complete appropriate paperwork, including labels, accurately and completely
• May require successful completion of Kapco’s forklift certification program
• Other duties as assigned

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement and is equally as committed to giving back to the community.

As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including

• Medical
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership

Building on employees’ skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum designed to develop employees along their career path.

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