Hydraulic & Punch Press Operator/Setup
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:
Operates mechanical press equipment to shape materials used in manufacturing operations. Performs operations such as blanking, bending, punching, forming, etc., on a variety of materials, based on blueprints and other instructions.
Essential Functions:
- Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information. Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
- Plans machine setup by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Press - Sets up and operates hydraulic or punch presses to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal stock
- Press - Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications, using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps, and wrenches. Adjusts ram stroke to specified length.
- Press - Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die. Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
- Sets up and operates machine to trim, bead, curl, or flange sheet metal cylinders or formed parts to blueprint specifications.
- Sets appropriate pneumatic cylinders used to hold forming dies and cutters.
- Bolts specified roller dies drives rolls onto spindles.
- Positions spindles to align roller dies adjusts rolls to thickness of metal, using feelers, rule, shims, gauges and additionally hand tools.
- Sets alignment guides.
- Programs machine controls which stop machine or activates machine when specified length of strips has been run
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to blueprint or customer specifications.
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Vocational School or equivalent experience (2 to 3 years) preferred
Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:
- Five years plus press experience
- Intermediate math skills- algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Advanced measurement skills.
- Read, interpret technical drawings and standards.
- Interpret, and document QC standards, and applications required as a part of the operation.
- Knowledge and application of fixtures.
- Knowledge of production processes, and material.
- Strong mechanical abilities and craftsmanship.
- Strong communication abilities.
- Critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to monitor multiple machines at same time.
- Ability to produce parts within tolerances.
- Ability to measure, cut, or work on items with great accuracy.
- Lock out tag out.
- Forklift certified preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.