Punch Press Setup

Dayton Rogers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Dayton Rogers in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Punch Press Setup Operator to set up, adjust, and operate punch press equipment while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. The role requires reading blueprints, installing dies, and ensuring precision measurements.

You will troubleshoot issues, inspect parts, complete documentation, and communicate any production or quality concerns to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in metal stamping, machining, or press operation.
• Experience with progressive die stamping or similar metal-forming operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust punch presses for production runs.
• Install and align punches, dies, tooling, and fixtures.
• Operate manual and automatic punch press equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job cards, and work instructions.
• Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot setup and operational issues.
• Inspect parts and identify quality concerns.
• Complete required production and inspection documentation.
• Communicate production and quality issues to supervisors and engineering.

Skills

Metal stamping experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Punch Press Setup# Punch Press SetupOhio - Columbus, OH 43207## OverviewSalary Range$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly## Description## Starting Pay: $22/hour+ based on experienceDayton Rogers is seeking an experienced **Punch Press Setup Operator** to set up, adjust, and operate punch press equipment while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.### What You’ll Do* Set up and adjust punch presses for production runs.* Install and align punches, dies, tooling, and fixtures.* Operate manual and automatic punch press equipment.* Read and interpret blueprints, job cards, and work instructions.* Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.* Troubleshoot setup and operational issues.* Inspect parts and identify quality concerns.* Complete required production and inspection documentation.* Communicate production and quality issues to supervisors and engineering.## Qualifications### What We’re Looking For* High school diploma or GED preferred.* **1+ year of related experience in metal stamping, machining, or press operation.*** Experience with progressive die stamping or similar metal-forming operations preferred.* Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment.* Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.### Schedule* Regular 1st Shift: **Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*** Shift assignment is based on production needs and will be determined at the time of hire.* Employees hired for 2nd shift will train on 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd shift. Training length varies based on position and employee progress.* Overtime may be available based on production demands but is not guaranteed or scheduled in advance.**Benefits*** **401(k)*** **Health Insurance*** **Dental Insurance*** **Vision Insurance**