Setup Press Operator - Punch Press Pro + OT Fridays

QPS Employment Group; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a Setup Operator to set up, adjust, and operate punch presses, producing metal-stamped parts to blueprint specifications. The role requires mechanical aptitude and attention to quality, with duties across dies setup, alignment, and equipment adjustments.

This first-shift, direct-hire position runs 6:00am–4:30pm Monday–Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays; HS diploma or GED preferred, ability to read safety and operating manuals, and ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and labels.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set up progressive dies in punch presses for production runs.
• Assemble and align dies in the press per specification.
• Adjust ram to required length and operate presses to form parts.
• Feed steel using the straightener and verify first-off parts with QA.
• Maintain quality and safety, document outputs, and support team goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Scale

Gauges

Job description

Monroechamber in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a Setup Operator to set up, adjust, and operate punch presses, producing metal-stamped parts to blueprint specifications. The role requires mechanical aptitude and attention to quality, with duties across dies setup, alignment, and equipment adjustments.

This first-shift, direct-hire position runs 6:00am–4:30pm Monday–Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays; HS diploma or GED preferred, ability to read safety and operating manuals, and ability to