POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: 4/23/2015

Position: Punch Press Operator

Department: Punch Press

Reports to: Punch Press Supervisor

Job Purpose

To set-up and operate all power driven punch presses, to maintain safety, quality and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Set-up all punch presses, in accordance with Engineering drawings, and specifications for the particular order to be run

- Properly place die in press, adjust ram, hook up air lines, rig up trays for parts and chutes for scrap, loan steel coil in straightener, and make other required adjustments in preparation for running.

- Obtain approval from Lead and/or Supervisor to begin production run.

2. Operate punch press in punching, countersinking, bending, cutting, etc. in the production of steel parts.

3. Make necessary adjustments to press, feeder, and straightener as necessary to facilitate production and quality standards.

4. Periodically inspect part with blueprint specifications to assure proper dimensioning and quality.

5. Maintain proper lubrication in press and clean machine and straightener as time permits.

6. Maintain accurate production records.

7. Notify Lead and/or Supervisor of major operating problems.

8. Maintain maximum safety and good housekeeping practices.

9. Degrease parts for next process by placing them in appropriate containers and applying chemical wash.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Position received general day-to-day supervision. Assignments are usually specific, incumbent uses standardized procedures as guide for completing.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

The incumbent is expected to exercise judgment in determining the quality of parts, analyzing quality problems and making the necessary adjustments; may shut down a machine due to problems with parts or with the machine, refer to Lead. The incumbent must comply with safety procedures when performing work. Errors in judgment are generally detected in subsequent steps.

Relations with Others

Position has frequent contact with other department personnel, Lead and Material Handlers from Assembly and Plating. May participate in small group activities such as task teams, safety meetings and other improvement efforts.

Equipment Operated

Hoist, hand tools, power tools, punch press, straightener, feeder, conveyor, loadguard, comparator and measuring equipment.

Working Conditions and Hazards

Exposure to hazards of machine operation. Continuous noise and occasional oil fumes in air. Uniform safety practices consist of safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection and other devices as required.

Physical Effort Required

Often heavy pushing or lifting of steel, dies, tanks and other materials. Close visual and mental attention is required, but not constantly, during machine operation. A variety of sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and occasional stooping is required.

Learning Period

To perform the basics of this job, the incumbent must have six months on-the-job training. Three years are necessary to perform all duties with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Skills/abilities: Must have basic skills to perform calculations and collect data. A mechanical aptitude is necessary. Must be able to read shop orders, blueprints and interpret engineering drawings, and all associated documents. Must have skill in using common hand tools and various types of measuring instruments, skill in operating power hoist.

Training and experience: JIT training, training in small instrument reading.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Must have own measuring tools.

Interested candidates please send your resume to or stop into our Bridge street location at 700 West Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 to fill out an application.

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