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Punch Press Setup / Operator

Cannon Industries
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

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.


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