Punch Press Operator: Sheet Metal Stamping & Setup

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group is hiring a Punch Press Operator in Blaine, Minnesota. This full-time role runs Monday-Thursday from 6:00am to 4:30pm, offering a competitive hourly wage of $20.00 to $25.00 and strong benefits with long-term opportunity.

Responsibilities include operating punch press machines, basic setup and tooling adjustments, reading blueprints, inspecting parts with calipers and gauges, troubleshooting stoppages, and moving materials with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of punch press or stamping experience required.
• Setup experience is a plus.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication is helpful.
• Ability to read prints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate punch press machines to produce quality parts.
• Perform basic setup and tooling adjustments.
• Read blueprints and job instructions.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot issues to keep production running smoothly.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.

Skills

Punch press experience

Reading blueprints

Measuring tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

IQ Resource Group is hiring a Punch Press Operator in Blaine, Minnesota. This full-time role runs Monday-Thursday from 6:00am to 4:30pm, offering a competitive hourly wage of $20.00 to $25.00 and strong benefits with long-term opportunity.

Responsibilities include operating punch press machines, basic setup and tooling adjustments, reading blueprints, inspecting parts with calipers and gauges, troubleshooting stoppages, and moving materials with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.