Punch Operator 1st Shift

John W. McDougall Co., Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

John W. McDougall Co., Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Punch Operator for 1st Shift operations in Nashville, TN. The role involves setting up and operating advanced CNC Punch machinery, performing essential measurements and inspections, and ensuring efficient production processes. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay between $18.00 and $27.00 per hour, along with medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and PTO. A commitment to a drug-free workplace is required, with drug screening mandated for employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to set-up and operate advanced CNC Punch equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and part tolerances.
• Experience with preventative maintenance.
• Proficient in running programs and basic programming on CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC Punch for daily tasks.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure product safety.
• Collaborate with management for efficient production.
• Assist other operators and operate additional machinery as needed.

Skills

CNC operation

Mechanical drawing comprehension

Basic programming skills

Preventative maintenance

Quality inspections (first article, in-process, final)

Forklift operation

Fabrication equipment operation

Tools

CNC Punch

Trumpf and Safan-Darley equipment

Job description

Overview

John W. McDougall Company, Inc. 85‑year‑old metal fabricator in Nashville, TN is looking for a skilled CNC Punch Operator for our 1st Shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily set‑up and operation of an advanced CNC Punch.
• Must be able to run machine at an operator’s level.
• Ability to set‑up machine to produce an accurate part is a must.
• Load material at machine.
• Read and have full understanding of mechanical drawings and part tolerances.
• Upload and run program from machine controller.
• Perform basic programming using the machine controller.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedules as required to keep machine working properly.
• Proficient in first article, in‑process, and final inspections of parts.
• Work with management to ensure finished products are produced in the safest, most efficient manner while maintaining quality and on‑time delivery.
• Responsible for packaging parts per customer requirements.
• Monitor equipment and press tooling; request external maintenance when required.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as required.
• Assist other operators as a helper on other machines is required.
• Ability to run Trumpf and Safan‑Darley equipment is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic programming is a plus.
• Ability to run other basic fabrication equipment is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience: $18.00 – $27.00 per hour.
• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance.
• Company‑sponsored life and long‑term disability.
• Voluntary short‑term and life policies offered.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• PTO.
• Company‑sponsored employee assistance program.
• Plus many more benefits.

Drug‑Free Workplace

We provide and require a drug‑free workplace. All new hires will be subject to a pre‑employment drug screening as well as randomly selected drug screenings for the duration of employment with our company.