Job Title

Punch Press Operator 

Pay Rate

$22.80-23.00 depending on experience

Shift Hours & Days

6:00AM-2:30PM Monday-Friday

Detailed Job Description

Metal stamping and fabrication facility that has been in business for over 80 years in Cleveland is looking for a Set-Up & Punch Press Operator. Under general supervision of the plant manager, will be responsible for setting up and operating single hit punch press to produce parts according to customer specifications. Will perform other duties as required, including press operation.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Assemble nests and dies to perform various single hit operations including float pierce, cushion pierce, semi blank, temp blank and various compounds using hand tools.
• Set and adjust clamps and stops.
• Position workpiece against backstop or manually align layout marks.  
• Measure workpiece dimensions throughout to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Visual inspection of first piece.
• Issue job and safely check in Press Operator once set up is complete.
• Collaborate with quality control personnel and other team members to meet production targets and address any issues or concerns.
• Follow all company safety and operations policies.  

Minimum qualifications/technical knowledge required:

• High school diploma, GED or technical school
• Proven experience at setting up single hit punch press
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Experience working with ¼” thickness and thinner sheet metal
• Ability to read blueprints and part routers
• Identify metal material types and gauge thickness
• Knowledge of how to select position and align dies in machine and confirm that they are properly secured

Temporary to hire opportunity, benefits available once hired in. No recent/violent felonies. Please apply and/or call us at 440-617-6727 to schedule an interview.

Physical Requirements

LIFTING                ENVIRONMENT

50 LBS                  LOUD

                              STANDING

                              WALKING

                              BENDING/STOOPING

                              KNEELING/CROUCHING

Work Environment

· PACE OF ENVIRONMENT:  FAST

· LEVEL OF SUPERVISION:  MED

· LEVEL OF INTERACTION WITH OTHERS:  HIGH

· ABILITY TO HANDLE MULTIPLE TASKS:  HIGH

· LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: MED 

· TRAINING PROVIDED:  YES

Job Location (City)

Cleveland, OH

Dress Code & PPE Required

Steel toes are required