Punch Press Operator - 1st Shift - (Chariton, Iowa)

Seats Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid vacation & holidays

Continuing education support

Profit sharing

Job summary

Seats Incorporated in Chariton, IA is seeking Punch Press Operators for the 1st shift. You will operate metal stamp presses to bend and punch steel parts for our seating products. Shift runs 4:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Mon–Thu, with competitive pay and full benefits.

Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred; candidates should be mechanically inclined and able to read blueprints and measuring tools. Attendance and safety are essential. Weekend time off may be available.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with reading gauges and measurement tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and rotate stations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate press to bend and punch steel using dies.
• Set dies in presses per setup instructions.
• Quality check parts using fixtures.
• Read tape measure, protractor, caliper, and scale.
• Follow work instructions and tolerances.
• Rotate to different workstations as production requires.
• Maintain attendance and safety standards.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Mechanically-inclined

Read blueprints

Read/work instructions

Team or independent work

Read gauges & measurement tools

Metal materials knowledge

Material movement

Job description

Punch Press Operator - 1st Shift - (Chariton, Iowa)

Job Category: METAL FAB & WELD

Requisition Number: PUNCH001805

• Posted : July 20, 2026
• Full-Time

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Seats Incorporated, an established WI manufacturing firm founded in 1952, has expanded its operations to a new facility in Chariton, IA with a focus on metals stamping, forming, and laser cutting.

Currently Seats Incorporated in Chariton, IA is seeking Punch Press Operators to work on our 1st shift.

Our 1st shift runs from 4:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and offers an excellent starting wage, and full benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Paid Time Off.

Are you looking for a position that offers weekends off? This may be for you!

Punch Press Operators will operate various metal stamp presses to bend and punch steel parts used in the manufacturing of our custom seating products.

*Manufacturing Experience Strongly Preferred*

Essential Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Operate press to bend and punch steel using custom dies
• Set dies in presses according to specific setup instructions
• Quality check parts using checking devices and fixtures
• Read measuring devices such as; tape measure, protractor, caliper, and scale
• Read and follow work instructions
• Must be willing to rotate to different work stations as production needs require.
• Proven attendance record with previous employers.
• Constantly lift and/or move to up 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous machine operator experience
• Mechanically-inclined
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to read gauges and other measurement tools to ensure tolerances
• Working knowledge of metal materials
• Material movement
• Competitive pay ($21.30/hr. +)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401k plan with company match, fully vested 1 st day
• Earned PTO available at 30 days
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Continuing education support
• Profit sharing and performance bonus programs
• Opportunities for growth - we promote from within!

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