Punch Press Operator - 3rd Shift

EK; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

EK is seeking an experienced punch press operator to read blueprints, calculate bend allowances, and select tooling for a wide range of parts. You will set up, adjust, and operate the punch press, run prototype orders, and document inspection data with precision instruments.

The role requires a certificate or equivalent and 3–5 years of related experience, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and productive teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate from college or technical school or equivalent
• Minimum 3–5 years related experience or training and/or a High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Calculate bend allowances for materials and thicknesses.
• Select proper punch and die tooling.
• Set up, adjust, and operate the punch press for diverse operations.
• Set up for prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Write set-up sheets and operate advanced programming functions.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring equipment and document data.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Bend allowances calculation

Tooling selection

Setting up punch press

Prototype/run setup

Set-up sheets writing

Inspection with precision tools

Work area organization

Education

Technical certificate (1-year) or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Punch press tooling

Job description

Summary

Operates Punch Presses by performing the following duties.

Summary

Operates Punch Presses by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Calculates bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses.
• Selects proper punch and die tooling.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Punch Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Punch Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; minimum of 3-5 years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization in small groups or one-on-one.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.