Punch Press Operator C (1st Shift)

Lake Air Products; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in New Hope, MN is seeking a 1st shift Punch Press Operator C to join our manufacturing team. The role involves managing multiple automatic presses, setting up dies, inspecting finished parts, and ensuring adherence to specifications.

We’re a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace and defense sectors, offering competitive pay, full benefits, 401(k) matching, PTO and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of varied manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor punch presses to produce parts.
• Set up machines, align dies, and adjust as needed.
• Inspect parts for conformance and fix deviations.
• Perform routine lubrication and maintenance.
• Handle secondary operations and clean work area.

Skills

People skills

Multi-tasking

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Punch press operation

Die clearance knowledge

Job description

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Punch Press Operator C (1st Shift)

Full Time Direct New Hope, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3386

$20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a 1stshift Punch Press Operator Cfor our New Hope, MN location.

• Ability to manage multiple machines including automatic machines.
• Knowledge of bend allowances.
• Complex setups with little supervision.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
• Knowledge of using the proper punch and die clearances according to material type and thickness.
• Cleans lubricates, and has the ability to do maintenance on machines.
• Ability to manage secondary operations.
• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
• Positions workpiece against fixtures or stop on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Ability to operate a single stage Punch Press.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of varied manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!