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Punch Press Operator C (1st Shift)

Lake Air Products
New Hope, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2027

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a 1st shift Punch Press Operator C for our New Hope, MN location.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ability to manage multiple machines including automatic machines.
  • Knowledge of bend allowances.
  • Complex setups with little supervision.
  • Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
  • Knowledge of using the proper punch and die clearances according to material type and thickness.
  • Cleans lubricates, and has the ability to do maintenance on machines.
  • Ability to manage secondary operations.
  • Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
  • Positions workpiece against fixtures or stop on machine bed or on die.
  • Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
  • Ability to operate a single stage Punch Press.
  • Ability to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2-5 years of varied manufacturing experience preferred
  • Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
  • Flexible and able to multi-task; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems


Lake Air Products Offers:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Full Benefits
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Apply Today!

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!


5AM-3:30PM Monday- Thursday

Salary : $20 - $26

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