PUNCH PRESS (MACHINE OPERATOR)

Company: ARGUS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Location: Racine
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

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The Punch Press Machine Operator configures and operates electrically powered presses to cut shape and form metal utilizing presses up to 1,000 tons.

Responsibilities Include:

Set up, adjust, and operate punch press to perform operations such as punch, blank, form, coin, etc.
Position and align die members and secure by bolting the bottom section to the press bed or bolster plate, secure the top section to the ram by using ram "T" slot bolts and nuts
Set up multiple-purpose adjustable punching dies for dimensional requirements specific to individual jobs.
Set up and synchronize automatic material feeds
Use scales, calipers, micrometers, templates, patterns, or samples to set up and check the quality of work

Qualifications:

1 previous year of manufacturing experience preferably in heavy machine operation
The position requires excellent math skills and the ability to read, interpret, and follow a variety of blueprints, schematics, and work instructions
Ability to take precise measurements utilizing a variety of inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, and a variety of gauges/tools
Ability to work 10 hours in a physically active and challenging environment that includes but is not limited to; walking, standing, lifting, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Key Information:

potential to earn multi-machine premiums and piece rate incentive on top of your hourly rate of pay. (41-48 hours earns time and a half, 49+ double time)
Train on 1stshift - 5 AM - 3 PM (Monday - Friday) & 5 AM - 10 AM on Saturdays - will move to 2nd shift after 90 days 3 PM - 1 AM (Monday - Friday) and a mid-shift on Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
Working mandatory 55-hour work weeks
Vacation, Personal Days, and 14 Paid Holidays

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