Punch Press Operator-1st Shift

Munters • Selma, TX

3d • $20

About The Position

Munters Corporation is hiring a Punch Press Operator to set up and operate a press brake or otherwise form metal parts within standard or accepted practices. The operator works from job packets, bills of materials, process sheets, packing lists, assembly instructions, material usage lists, blueprints, quality checklists, and drawings. The role includes planning operations, setting up fabrication equipment and tooling, checking part quality, maintaining workflow, and supporting production schedules. The position also requires maintaining an orderly and safe work area and overseeing the physical inventory of materials.

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. The company provides solutions intended to improve energy and water resource efficiency and reduce customers’ climate and environmental impacts. Munters describes sustainability as an important part of its business strategy and value creation, and says it fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

The role requires use of computers and related software, hand and power tools, measuring equipment, material-handling equipment, press brakes, punches, and dies. Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, and steel-toe footwear. The work involves frequent lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds, frequent pushing with up to 120 pounds of force, and occasional pushing and pulling of up to 50 pounds, along with frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, maneuvering, stooping, squatting, grasping, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Work from job packets, bills of materials, process sheets, packing lists, assembly instructions, material usage lists, blueprints, quality checklists, and drawings.
• Develop layouts and plan the sequence of operations; calculate angles, bend thicknesses, and other critical elements to select appropriate dies, fixtures, stops, and settings.
• Set up fabrication equipment, including press brakes, and verify that the first piece conforms to specifications using protractors, gauges, and measuring tape.
• Randomly gauge workpieces during production, maintain equipment settings, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Change over equipment or tooling to accommodate production requirements; set stops, angles, and dies for specified part dimensions and configurations.
• Manually feed material through fabrication operations.
• Perform quality checks, complete checklists, verify counts, record job time, and ensure compliance with production schedules.
• Stage completed parts or move them to subsequent operations to maintain workflow.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and take responsibility for physical inventory of materials; request material reorders as needed.
• Perform or assist with other operations as needed to maintain workflow and meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Follow safety rules and requirements and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Participate in meetings and work groups to coordinate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and stay informed about developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed