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Punch Press Operator

Matthews Professional Employment
Forest, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Punch Press Operator

We are seeking an experienced Punch Press Operator with hands-on experience operating and setting up punch presses in a metal stamping/manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with press setups, material feeds, quality inspections, and precision measuring tools.

Requirements of the Punch Press Operator

  • Hands-on experience operating and setting up punch presses
  • Experience with punch presses ranging from 10–300 tons
  • Experience setting up mechanical, servo, or air feeds
  • Knowledge of pilot release and material straighteners
  • Ability to read vernier/dial calipers and micrometers
  • Experience performing in-process quality inspections
  • Familiarity with Smart Pac or Wintress press operating systems preferred
  • Manufacturing experience required
  • Spanish bilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities of the Punch Press Operator

  • Set up and operate punch presses according to job specifications
  • Set material feeds and make adjustments as needed
  • Perform in-process inspections and verify part dimensions
  • Monitor press and die performance and report problems
  • Complete production paperwork, part counts, and time records
  • Follow packaging and labeling instructions
  • Stop production when quality issues are identified
  • Follow ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures and safety requirements


1st shift: 6:00AM - 3:30PM Monday through Friday

Pay is $20.00 - $30.00 an hour, based on experience


If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc., please express your interest in this position to your consultant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person

Salary : $20 - $30

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