Punch Press Operator

K&S Manufacturing; Town of Ixonia (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

K&S Manufacturing Ixonia, Wisconsin, United States, is seeking a Punch Press Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate stamping presses ranging from 150 to 800 tons, reading blueprints and following work instructions in a 100% air-conditioned facility.

This full-time role offers responsibilities from setup to production support, requires precision with calipers and gauges, and emphasizes safety and quality in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of blueprint reading and shop math.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support production goals.
• Wollows safety and quality guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate (setup a plus) stamping presses from 150 ton to 800 ton, including transfer lines and coil-fed presses.
• Work from internal and customer drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use calipers, height gauges, and functional gauges to verify parts.
• Run production efficiently and collaborate with engineering on prototyping projects.
• Complete and maintain accurate shop paperwork.
• Perform daily 6S duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Teamwork

Tools

Calipers

Height gauges

Functional gauges

Job description

Punch Press Operator

K&S Manufacturing Ixonia, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

K&S Manufacturing is a privately held, financially sound and growing company seeking Punch Press Operators to join our team. In business since 1974, we are a vertically-integrated leader in the field of metal fabrication. We are primed for continued growth and expansion through laser cutting, brake forming, robotic and manual welding, stamping, machining, and tool and die. This is a full-time position on 1st shift (5am-2pm) or 2nd shift (2pm-12am) including a 2nd shift, shift differential. Employees are stationed in a 100% air-conditioned facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate (setup a plus) part in part out, transfer line, and coil fed stamping presses from 150 ton to 800 ton.
• Work from internal and customer drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Be able to use calipers, height gages, and functional gages
• Be able to run production efficiently as well as working with engineering on prototyping projects.
• Complete and maintain accurate shop paperwork.
• Perform daily 6S duties.

Requirements:

Qualifications Required

• Ability to use caliper, height gage, functional gages, etc.
• Must have a solid working knowledge of blueprint reading and shop math.
• Possess a drive for achieving production, while focusing on safety and quality.
• Capable of working in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50-pounds.
• Must be reliable, and have good attendance.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCRETION

Must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of K&S. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of K&S Manufacturing.