Turret Operator (Afternoons) Job

Armstrong World Industries; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Life Insurance

401k Match

Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking an Amada Turret Press Operator through its Steel Ceilings subsidiary in Johnstown, Ohio. The role focuses on safely setting up, operating, and maintaining a turret punch press to meet schedules and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, can troubleshoot issues, and manage full machine ownership on shift, including setup, adjustments, and quality verification.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background and precision setup experience.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot quality and run issues.
• Experience reading work orders, drawings, and setup instructions.

Responsibilities

• Advanced setup and machine operation for Amada turret press.
• Inspect tools and load tooling, material, and programs according to setup docs.
• Monitor production, adjust parameters, and ensure high-precision tolerances.
• Perform first-piece run for approval before full production.
• Document production metrics and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and practice preventive maintenance.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Precision setup

Independent troubleshooting

Tools

Amada turret press

CNC program loading

Job description

Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time

What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Position Summary:

The Amada Turret Press Operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining Amada turret punch press equipment to produce sheet-metal components that meet production schedules, engineering specifications, and quality requirements. This role involves in-process inspections, minor maintenance, and basic troubleshooting while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

This role requires a strong mechanical background, precision setup expertise, and the ability to independently troubleshoot quality and run ability issues. The operator must consistently maintain high-precision tolerances across varying materials and production volumes, including long, high-speed production runs and short custom orders.

This is not an entry-level press position. Candidates must be capable of full machine ownership on shift, including setup, adjustment, quality verification, and independent problem resolution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Advanced Setup & Machine Operation

• Review work orders, job travelers, drawings, setup instructions, and material requirements before beginning each production run.
• Verify the correct sheet-metal material type, thickness, dimensions, quantity, and condition.
• Load the appropriate turret tooling, punches, dies, and forming tools according to the job requirements and approved setup documentation.
• Inspect tools for wear, damage, contamination, or incorrect installation before use.
• Install and align tooling accurately and confirm tool identification matches the program and setup requirements.
• Load or stage material safely using approved lifting and material-handling equipment.
• Load the correct CNC program and verify revision level, material settings, tool assignments, and production parameters.
• Perform a first-piece run and obtain required approval before beginning full production.
• Operate Amada turret press equipment in accordance with approved work instructions, machine operating procedures, and production schedules.
• Monitor machine operation for proper feeding, punching, forming, part separation, scrap removal, and tool performance.
• Ensure material is properly positioned and securely handled throughout the production process.
• Adjust approved operating parameters as needed to maintain part quality and production efficiency.
• Remove finished parts, skeletons, and scrap safely without damaging parts or creating safety hazards.
• Track production quantities, downtime, scrap, material usage, and job status accurately.
• Communicate production concerns, delays, tooling issues, or material shortages to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Package, label, and stage completed parts according to work order and handling requirements.

Independent Troubleshooting & Process Control

• Independently diagnose and correct common operating issues, including:
  • Perforation margin errors
  • Program issues and machine alarms
  • Hole misalignment or punched-hole defects
  • Material feed tracking problems and slug pulling
  • Burr formation
  • Tool wear or breakage
  • Material distortion and dimensional drift
• Stop the machine when necessary to prevent injury, equipment damage, or production of nonconforming parts.
• Troubleshoot issues using approved procedures, machine documentation, and operator training, verifying tooling condition, material orientation, program selection, setup accuracy, and machine status.
• Escalate issues beyond operator authority or training to the supervisor, maintenance department, programmer, or quality personnel.
• Document recurring machine, tooling, material, or quality problems to support corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Optimize stroke rates and feed settings to balance quality and throughput, minimizing downtime through proactive adjustments and mechanical awareness across both long, high-speed production runs and short-run custom orders.

Quality Assurance

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using appropriate measuring tools, such as digital calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges, templates, and go/no-go gauges, to ensure compliance with strict tolerances and Armstrong MetalWorks quality standards.
• Verify part dimensions, hole locations, forms, bends, burr condition, surface condition, and overall appearance, inspecting defects including incorrect hole size or location, tool marks, scratches, distortion, burrs, incomplete punches, and improper forming.
• Accurately record inspection results and production results as required by the quality system and production documentation.
• Segregate and clearly identify nonconforming material; notify the supervisor or quality representative when defects are identified, and implement approved corrective actions promptly, verifying results through additional inspection. Production metrics are tracked and reported daily. Operators are expected to meet established performance, scrap, and efficiency standards.

Tooling, Maintenance & Mechanical Knowledge

• Perform routine daily and shift-based machine care in accordance with the preventive-maintenance schedule, including cleaning, lubrication, and visual inspection of the turret press and associated equipment. Check fluid levels, lubrication points, air supply, filters, and other operator-accessible maintenance items as directed.
• Understand die-based tooling systems and punch/die relationships; monitor tooling condition and identify wear patterns. Clean, inspect, and properly store punches, dies, and forming tools; replace worn or damaged consumable items when authorized and trained to do so.
• Assist with installation and setup of newly purchased OEM pattern dies.
• Keep the turret press, tooling, work area, and material-handling areas clean and free of debris.
• Report unusual machine noise, vibration, leaks, alarms, tool wear, or other maintenance needs promptly, and assist maintenance personnel with service activities when requested and qualified.
• Perform minor troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and control issues within operator authority to minimize downtime; collaborate with maintenance technicians for complex repairs or upgrades.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, work instructions, and applicable safety regulations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, arm guards, vest, and safety footwear as required.