Setup Operator- All Types of Presses - 1st Shift

Award Staffing; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 58,911 - 79,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid holidays

Paid sick time (up to 48 hours)

401(k) with company match

MEC Plan

Job summary

Award Staffing in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Setup Operator for All Types of Presses on 1st Shift. The temp-to-hire role pays $33.32/hr with shift options 4:00 AM–2:30 PM or 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

Responsibilities include setting up, operating, and troubleshooting punch presses, inspecting parts to blueprints, and maintaining tooling and auxiliary equipment. This position requires focus, manual dexterity, and tolerance for noise and oil exposure.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting punch press equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply independent judgment with comparators, protractors, micrometers, scales, and furnished gauges.
• Preferred: 1 year experience with 150-to-400-ton punch press equipment using progressive tooling.
• Continuous visual attention required during operation and sustained physical effort during setup.
• Exposed to noise, dirt, and oil.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot all types of punch presses.
• Visually check parts for defects and dimensionally against blueprints and layouts.
• Set up and maintain auxiliary equipment such as straighteners and reels.
• Determine and perform necessary tooling, service, or repairs at run end.
• Install and adjust feeds, cams, tapping heads, speeds, and micro switches.
• Detect and resolve setup difficulties to produce quality parts.
• Adjust air, knockouts, and ejection settings to meet safety standards.
• Maintain machine processes and monitor for misfeeds or equipment malfunction.
• Keep work area neat and manage die storage and tool location records.
• Write repair orders and generate move orders as needed.
• Engage in the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) activities (Safety, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, etc.).

Skills

Punch press setup

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Tooling experience

Safety awareness

Tools

Micrometers

Job description

Setup Operator - All Types of Presses - 1st Shift

Golden Valley, MN

Position Type: Temp to Hire
Schedule: 1st Shift 4:00 AM–2:30 PM Monday–Thursday or 6:00 AM–2:30 PM Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $33.32 /hr

Requirements and Qualifications

• 1 year of experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting punch press equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply independent judgment with comparators, protractors, micrometers, scales, and furnished gauges.
• Preferred: 1 year experience with 150‑to‑400‑ton punch press equipment using progressive tooling.
• Continuous visual attention required during operation and sustained physical effort during setup.
• Exposed to noise, dirt, and oil.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot all types of punch presses.
• Visually check parts for defects and dimensionally against blueprints and layouts.
• Set up and maintain auxiliary equipment such as straighteners and reels.
• Determine and perform necessary tooling, service, or repairs at run end.
• Install and adjust feeds, cams, tapping heads, speeds, and micro switches.
• Detect and resolve setup difficulties to produce quality parts.
• Adjust air, knockouts, and ejection settings to meet safety standards.
• Maintain machine processes and monitor for misfeeds or equipment malfunction.
• Keep work area neat and manage die storage and tool location records.
• Write repair orders and generate move orders as needed.
• Engage in the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) activities (Safety, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, etc.).

Benefits

• May be eligible for 5 paid holidays.
• May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year.
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year.
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug‑Free Workplace/EEO Employer.