Turret Setup / Operator

Description

Sets up and operates turret punch press including utilizing the tooling library to maximize the production performance of the machinery.

• Downloads programs and follows set-up procedures for punching metallic or nonmetallic sheets.
• Coordinates with Engineering to make temporary or permanent changes to programs to enhance the production performance and/or quality of the part.
• Observes machine while operating to monitor accurate punching of parts and equipment performance.
• Uses precision measuring tools including Virtek/Planar inspection scanner to ensure part meets specifications. 
• Inspects and measures parts, as required, to maintain quality records.
• Loads and/or unloads material sheets, skeletons, or parts, as required.
• Deburrs parts or performs other secondary operations during machine cycle, when needed.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information. 
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
• Communicates with supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
• Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
• Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling and workstation.
• (May) Maintain sharpness of tooling/punches using grinding equipment.
• (May) Establish and maintain the tooling library to ensure maximum production performance.

Requirements

· Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing related education or work experience operating and setting up turret punch presses

· Basic print reading and shop mathematic skills

· Ability to use a micrometer and caliper for inspection

Preferred Qualification:

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)

· Experience working with Prima Power and Trumpf equipment

Physical Requirements: 

· Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and 25 pounds of force frequently.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

· Ability to communicate with others and accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system.

· Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments.

Working Conditions: 

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting.

Benefits Programs

· Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment. 

· Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.

· Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.

· Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.

Paid Time Off 

· Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.

· IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)

· Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 

1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.

Salary : $18 - $21