What are the responsibilities and job description for the Punch Press Operator position at The Malco Group?
Brief Description
Key Responsibilities:
The Malco Group recognizes the importance of offering comprehensive benefits and perks to its employees, including:
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and adjust metal stamping presses, dies, and feed line equipment to meet product specifications.
- Perform tooling and equipment changeovers efficiently to achieve routing and setup time goals.
- Verify first-piece quality and make necessary adjustments before production runs.
- Troubleshoot setup issues and implement corrective actions to maintain production requirements.
- Ensure tooling and equipment are properly aligned and operating safely.
- Operate metal stamping presses safely and efficiently to meet production schedules.
- Monitor part quality throughout production runs to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Inspect dies, presses, and related equipment daily.
- Perform routine lubrication, greasing, and oiling of equipment.
- Identify and resolve basic operational issues to minimize downtime.
- Stop production when quality concerns arise and escalate issues as necessary.
- Set up and operate MIG, TIG, and spot welding equipment.
- Produce welded components according to print and quality requirements.
- Inspect weld quality and make adjustments to maintain product standards.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum one (1) year of metal stamping, welding, manufacturing, or related industrial experience preferred.
- Experience with press setup, feed line operation, and welding processes preferred.
- Knowledge of metal stamping operations and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to set up and operate punch presses, feed lines, and welding equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
- Understanding of quality inspection methods and production standards.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing reporting.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to make machine adjustments to maintain quality and production output.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Strong mathematical and measurement skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple production requirements.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and assist other departments as needed.
- Standing/walking 95 percent of the time on a hard surface
- Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects
- Occasional lifting of 25-50 lbs. / Frequent lifting of 10-24 lbs.
- Occasionally carry 25-50 lbs. / Frequently carry 10-24 lbs.
The Malco Group recognizes the importance of offering comprehensive benefits and perks to its employees, including:
- 401k with company matching.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid life insurance and paid short-term disability.
- Paid time off