Laborup
manufacturing
PunchPressOperator
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“Punch Press Operator at Laborup. Skills: Punch Press Operation, Mechanical Drawing Interpretation, Quality Inspection, Material Handling. daily setup, operation, and maintenance of a punch machine. produce high-quality parts according to precise specifications”
What You'll Achieve.
produce high-quality parts according to precise specifications; maintain strict quality standards; ensure production efficiency; ensure safety; ensure on-time delivery
Industry & Context.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, lift/move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) safely
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering blueprints, and digital cut files, Experience using basic measuring tools (tape measures, digital calipers), Physical ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift/move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) safely, attention to detail to ensure precision cuts and spot edge defects
Nice to Have
Previous experience operating CNC machinery or flat bed lasers (e. g. , TRUMPF, MAZAK, MITSUBISHI, Experience operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts, Familiarity with metal fabrication properties and cutting raw materials, Basic understanding of CNC nesting software or CAD/CAM programs
What You'll Do.
and maintenance of a punch machine
produce high-quality parts according to precise specifications
monitoring equipment and tooling
verifying that every part matches mechanical drawings
Perform daily setup and operation of the punch machine to produce accurate parts
Load materials into the machine and ensure proper alignment before running
Upload and run programs from the machine controller
Perform basic programming adjustments using the controller to ensure precise outputs
Read and interpret mechanical drawings and part tolerances
Conduct first article
and final inspections of parts to maintain strict quality standards
Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required to maneuver materials
Follow preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the machine operates properly
Actively monitor equipment and tooling
requesting external maintenance when required
Package finished parts according to customer requirements
Assist other operators as needed on different machines to support overall shop flow
Work closely with management to ensure production efficiency
and on-time delivery while thriving in a fast-paced environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist other operators as needed on different machines to support overall shop flow; Work closely with management to ensure production efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery
Full Job Description
**Overview** We are hiring a skilled and detail-oriented Punch Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily setup, operation, and maintenance of a punch machine to produce high-quality parts according to precise specifications. You will be responsible for handling materials, monitoring equipment and tooling, and verifying that every part matches mechanical drawings. We are looking for motivated, hands-on workers who take pride in precision and want to be part of a high-quality manufacturing team. Profiles encouraged to apply include: CNC machine operators, metal fabricators, punch press operators, heavy equipment operators, and technically-minded individuals who are comfortable working with machinery, reading blueprints, and handling raw materials. **Compensation** * $20 - $21 / hr * Paid weekly **Shift** * Monday to Friday * **2nd Shift:** 4:30pm - 4:00am **Benefits** * Health, vision, dental * 401(k) + match * PTO **Responsibilities** * **Set Up & Operate Punch Machines** – Perform daily setup and operation of the punch machine to produce accurate parts. Load materials into the machine and ensure proper alignment before running. * **Program & Adjust** – Upload and run programs from the machine controller. Perform basic programming adjustments using the controller to ensure precise outputs. * **Perform Critical Quality Inspections** – Read and interpret mechanical drawings and part tolerances. Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections of parts to maintain strict quality standards. * **Execute Safe Material Handling** – Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required to maneuver materials. * **Monitor Machine Health & Maintenance** – Follow preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the machine operates properly. Actively monitor equipment and tooling, requesting external maintenance when required. * **Manage Packaging & Team Support** – Package finished parts according to customer requi
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