Machine Operator - Mechanically Inclined

Perform duties to set up punch press or laser punch / cutter to cut, contour or bevel specified metal sheets to defined specifications and set and operate a range of metal fabrication equipment to cut, notch and shape metal parts, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

Essential Duties:

• Operate punch & laser working from job packets, job-specific cut sheet, bend list, material usage list, blueprints, quality checklist or drawings.

• Punch Operation - Perform machine startup, determine die clearance for gauge of material. Change die tooling as needed. Select specific job and pack list, send from Network drive location to controller on punch. Read blank, check clamp settings (make adjustments as needed), place sheet metal in clamps (adjust as needed), set X-gauge block, zero metal into clamps and against X-gauge. Engage clamp, put X-gauge block down, hit start button. Once part is punched, remove sheet and separate parts.

• Label completed parts with appropriate part number. Remove chips and drop from parts and staging table. Determine sequence of operation for each process and edit program based on sequence. Rack and move pieces to staging area.

• Verify conformance of first piece to specifications, using calipers, angles, square, ruler, gauges, and measuring tape. Gauge work pieces randomly through run to ensure maintenance of settings and make adjustments as necessary.

• Adhere to Munters Quality System. Perform quality checks, complete check lists, verify counts, record time per job and ensure compliance with production schedules. Submit production documentation as required.

• Stage completed parts for movement or move to subsequent operations to maintain work flow.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Take responsibility for the physical inventory of materials. Request material reorders as necessary.