Punch Press Operator (1st Shift) — Growth & Bonus Potential

Truth Hardware Corporation; Owatonna (MN); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

15% immediate return on ESPP

Employer paid disability plans andlife

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and ongoing

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Owatonna, Minnesota, is seeking a Punch Press Operator on the 1st shift. The role involves setting up and operating punch presses (single-hit, progressive dies), loading blanks, aligning dies, and feeding material to produce quality parts.

You will read blueprints, monitor performance, and keep precise production records. The ideal candidate has punch press or stamping experience, reads gauges, and can lift up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, work orders, and inspection plans.
• Set up and operate punch press equipment per job specifications (single-hit, progressive dies).
• Load metal blanks or coils, align dies and feeds.
• Perform basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and inspection plans.
• Monitor press performance and conduct in-process quality checks.
• Complete accurate production records and downtime logs.
• Maintain safe work practices and use required PPE.
• Assist with die changes and minor preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punch press equipment per job specifications.
• Load metal blanks or coils, align dies and feeds.
• Perform basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and inspection plans.
• Monitor press performance and conduct in-process quality checks.
• Complete accurate production records and downtime logs.
• Maintain safe work practices and use required PPE.
• Assist with die changes and minor preventative maintenance.

Skills

Punch press experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Quanex in Owatonna, Minnesota, is seeking a Punch Press Operator on the 1st shift. The role involves setting up and operating punch presses (single-hit, progressive dies), loading blanks, aligning dies, and feeding material to produce quality parts.

You will read blueprints, monitor performance, and keep precise production records. The ideal candidate has punch press or stamping experience, reads gauges, and can lift up to 35 lbs.