Punch Press Setup / Operator

Cannon Industries; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Punch Press Operator for their facility in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating punch presses, ensuring materials meet specifications, and conducting quality inspections. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the ability to read blueprints and use shop math.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include reading blue prints and shop math.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must supply own tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punch press, including various operations.
• Inspect and measure material dimensions using tools.
• Maintain daily preventative maintenance log.

Skills

Fluency in verbal and written English

Ability to read blue prints

Ability to use shop math

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

6” Verniers

Tape Measure

Ball Peen Hammer

Set Allen Wrenches

Job description

General Job Description:

Sets up and operates punch press including blanking, drawing, forming, perforating, etc. Controls proper safety devices, feeds the material into dies and keeps stock well lubricated. Procures proper dies, sets up punch presses and feeds for all types of materials. All types of dies may be set up including compound, multiple, closing, trimming, shearing, drawing, perforating, cut-off, shimmy, coining, extruding, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read blue prints a must.
• Fluency in verbal and written English
• Ability to use shop math
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must supply own tools

Specific Duties:

1. Ensure Punch Press is in full operation during the required work hours
2. Inspect material; checking for type and measuring dimensions using a micrometer and a QA tag.
3. Shear material using a “Traveler”
4. Make the part according to specifications on dimension and quantity
5. Measure blank or strip using measurement tape or dial caliper
6. Use shearing machine as per drawing or instructions
7. Set up the punch press (under supervision if necessary) and punch first part
8. Ensure that inspection of first and last piece is done by operator and QA
9. Run job and check parts using SPC
10. Tumble parts and remove burrs
11. Spot weld parts, if necessary
12. Inspect part according to print
13. Get QA approval of part.
14. Manufacture and inspect part to blueprint
15. Upkeep daily preventative maintenance log

Required Tool List:

1. 6” Verniers
2. Tape Measure
3. Ball Peen Hammer
4. Set Allen Wrenches

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.