Press Operator, 2nd Shift

Jobtailor

Milan (TN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced machinist to set up and operate a range of power machinery, including punch presses and frame press brakes. You will read blueprints, verify tolerances, and perform frequent adjustments to optimize production.

The role requires strong shop mathematics, manual dexterity, and the ability to train others in changeovers and troubleshooting. You may lift up to 75 lbs and work shifts up to 12 hours, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

Read blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches.
Perform accurate gauging and set-ups.
Mathematical calculations for tolerances and measurements.
Operate and adjust power machinery for complex work.
Train others in changeovers and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate punch presses, gang presses, brakes, shears, and rolling machines for standard and complex work.
Set-up machines and verify accuracy of set-ups by others.
Form materials using power machinery for special profiles with frequent set-ups.
Adjust programs and use Shopgrid and Cincinnati software as needed.
Train operators in changeovers, troubleshooting, and material handling.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Machine Setup

Shop Mathematics

Training/Instructing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Punch Press

Frame Press Brake Software

Tape Measure

Caliper

Gauges

Job description

Set-up and operate machines such as punch presses, gang presses, power brakes, shears, rolling machines, or other machinery on standard, semi-standard, special and complex work.
Set-up machines and check set-ups made by others.
Set-up and operate variety of power machinery to form materials of a special type (ie. Profiles) where frequent and complex set-ups are necessary.
This includes making frequent program adjustments utilizing custom frame press brake software (Shopgrid and Cincinnati), mathematical skills, and processing knowledge of custom frame brake press operations.
Trains and instructs other operators in changeovers, trouble-shooting, and material handling.
Works from blueprints, routing tickets, and architects’ drawings if applicable.
Must be able to mathematically calculate gauging and set-ups when processing special work and make adjustments accordingly.
Move material into and out of work area.
Maintain necessary records for documentation.
Check quantities, size and types of tolerance for part being run.
Operate small tools such as tape measure, caliper, gauges, wrenches, test equipment.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing experience, preferred
Able to read and write legibly
Able to read blueprints, shop drawings, and work from sketches
Excellent knowledge of shop mathematics, work-in-process, and finished product
Excellent manual dexterity and coordination
Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs. for approximately 60% of the time
Able to work on own initiative without immediate supervision
Able to adjust and use computerized gauging
Ability to attain knowledge of metric dimensions
Able to easily communicate with all levels of team members.
Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours and more than 40 hours per week as scheduled.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and setting up various power machinery, including punch presses and frame press brakes, while ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications. Proficient in shop mathematics and capable of training others in machine operations and troubleshooting.

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