Punch Press Operator - 1st Shift - (Chariton, Iowa)

Seats IncorporatedChariton, IA
$21Onsite

About The Position

Seats Incorporated, an established WI manufacturing firm founded in 1952, has expanded its operations to a new facility in Chariton, IA with a focus on metals stamping, forming, and laser cutting. Currently Seats Incorporated in Chariton, IA is seeking Punch Press Operators to work on our 1st shift. Our 1st shift runs from 4:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and offers an excellent starting wage, and full benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Paid Time Off. This position offers weekends off. Punch Press Operators will operate various metal stamp presses to bend and punch steel parts used in the manufacturing of our custom seating products.

Requirements

  • Proven attendance record with previous employers.
  • Computer literate.
  • Constantly lift and/or move to up 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • Manufacturing Experience Strongly Preferred
  • Previous machine operator experience
  • Mechanically-inclined
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Ability to read and follow work instructions
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to read gauges and other measurement tools to ensure tolerances
  • Working knowledge of metal materials
  • Material movement

Responsibilities

  • Operate press to bend and punch steel using custom dies
  • Set dies in presses according to specific setup instructions
  • Quality check parts using checking devices and fixtures
  • Read blueprints
  • Read measuring devices such as; tape measure, protractor, caliper, and scale
  • Read and follow work instructions
  • Must be willing to rotate to different work stations as production needs require.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay ($21.30/hr. +)
  • PRIME schedule! 4 day work weeks.
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401k plan with company match, fully vested 1st day
  • Earned PTO available at 30 days
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Continuing education support
  • Profit sharing and performance bonus programs
  • Opportunities for growth - we promote from within!
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