Punch Press Setup / Operator

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