Punch Press Operator
About The Position
R&M Manufacturing, part of the Arise Industrial Manufacturing family, is hiring a Punch Press Operator in Buffalo, Minnesota. Founded in 1968, R&M produces precision sheet metal components and provides sheet metal fabrication services from prototyping to production runs. The company emphasizes safety, growth and training, honesty, quality service, and teamwork. The Punch Press Operator sets up, operates, and maintains machines used to shape, cut, or form metal parts. The operator monitors production, makes adjustments, checks finished products against specifications, and follows safety protocols to help maintain an efficient and accurate manufacturing process. The position is full-time, pays $19.00–$35.00 per hour based on experience, and works a first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Requirements
- Good communication skills, multitasking skills, and careful attention to detail.
- Understanding of the basics of progressive tools and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job packets.
- Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, protractors, height gauges, gauge pins, and drop-through gauges.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Responsibilities
- Operate punch press machines.
- Set up tools, feeders, coilers, and coil straighteners.
- Inspect and record part dimensions according to the quality plan and customer specifications.
- Recognize, report, and troubleshoot causes of parts not conforming to customer specifications.
- Unload and package finished parts for the next operation.
- Remove and clear scrap from the press and work area as needed.
- Report part counts and labor accurately and promptly.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, including materials, cutting-line locations, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Perform other tasks as assigned and required.
Benefits
- Day-one company-provided telehealth services for employees and their families.
- Company-provided life and AD&D insurance and disability insurance.
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including critical care, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
- Traditional 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans with employer contribution.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for career growth and development, including learning setup and programming skills and cross-training in other plant areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
