Punch Press Setup Operator

KMC Stampings•Port Washington, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings! SUMMARY OF POSITION: Safely and efficiently operates punch press equipment to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. Will learn and perform setup tasks to KMC standards under the direction of Setup Technicians. Will train and provide guidance to new Production Helpers and Punch Press Operators.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education (GED) and two years of relevant punch press manufacturing experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to do count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organization.
Able to utilize computer and input data
Ability to interpret part prints
Ability to accurately measure a manufactured part using advanced metrology equipment (i.e. height gage, CMM, Comparator)

Responsibilities

Under the direction of Setup Technicians, assist in the machine setup process by learning how to setup punch press equipment to KMC standards to ensure jobs can be run safely and at-rate
Operate press safely and effectively to meet standard rates, performing coil changes and minor adjustments as defined by work instructions
Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of defined measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and optical comparator
Accurately record labor, inventory, tooling and production job data in ERP system
Will perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack to move material, dies, and stage parts. Will operate a crane to load and unload raw materials
Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders
May provide direction to Production Helpers and Operators during run and setup, as well as train new Production Helpers and Operators
Provide continuous improvement suggestions for jobs running through the Punch Press department
Must be able to perform all the duties of a Punch Press Operator
Other duties as assigned or required