Punch Press Machine Operator

E.C. Styberg Engineering & Manufacturing an Employee Owned Company; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Racine is seeking a Punch Press Machine Operator to configure and operate presses for metal shaping. The role requires strong math skills and the ability to interpret blueprints. Candidates should have at least one year of manufacturing experience and be able to work in a physically demanding environment. The position offers competitive pay with overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a structured training program.

Benefits

Full Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Perfect Attendance Awards

Referral Bonuses

Vacation Days

14 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in heavy machine operation.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate punch presses for various operations.
• Use inspection tools to verify the quality of work.

Skills

Math Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Measurement Precision

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

The Punch Press Machine Operator configures and operates electrically powered presses to cut, shape, and form metal using presses up to 1,000 tons.

Responsibilities Include:

• Set up, adjust, and operate punch presses to perform operations such as punching, blanking, forming, and coinage.
• Position and align die components, securing the bottom section to the press bed or bolster plate, and the top section to the ram using ram “T” slot bolts and nuts.
• Set up multiple-purpose adjustable punching dies according to specific dimensional requirements for each job.
• Set up and synchronize automatic material feeds.
• Use scales, calipers, micrometers, templates, patterns, or samples to set up and verify the quality of work.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in heavy machine operation.
• Strong math skills and the ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to take precise measurements using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Ability to work 10 hours in a physically demanding environment, including walking, standing, lifting, twisting, turning, pushing, and pulling.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Key Information:

• Potential to earn multi-machine premiums and piece rate incentives on top of hourly pay. Overtime (41-48 hours) is paid at time and a half; hours above 49 are paid at double time.
• Training on 1st shift – 5 AM to 3 PM (Monday – Friday) & 5 AM to 10 AM on Saturdays. Shift will change to 2nd shift after 90 days: 3 PM to 1 AM (Monday - Friday) and a mid-shift on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM.
• Mandatory 55-hour workweeks.
• Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, Health Savings Accounts, wellness programs, cross-training, educational development, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs such as Perfect Attendance Awards and Referral Bonuses.
• Vacation, personal days, and 14 paid holidays.