SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Safely set-up and tear-down punch press equipment to Client standards, as well as safely and efficiently operate punch press equipment to make parts at rate and accurately to print. Required to safely operate a forklift and crane to load/unload raw materials and dies within the department. Trains and provides guidance to new Production helpers, Punch Press Operators and Punch Press Setup Operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

· Setup punch press equipment to Client standards to ensure jobs can be run safely and at-rate

· Performs initial setup of new tooling, reactivated tooling, and sample jobs to establish Visual Work Instructions

· Evaluate production runs to ensure run at-rate and submit change requests (routing, VWI, etc) as needed

· Expected to troubleshoot setups and production runs and make modifications within specified limits

· Will train and provide direction to Setup Operators, Operators and Production Helpers

· Accurately record labor, inventory, tool maintenance requests, and job data in ERP system

· Work with Manufacturing Lead to implement setup reduction and other continuous improvement ideas to improve performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

· Assist Tool & Die personnel in troubleshooting, adjusting tools, and/or change over tooling

· Will operate a crane to load and unload raw materials and will be forklift certified

· Other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

· High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of relevant experience setting up punch presses; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Ability to 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 manufactured parts using metrology equipment (i.e. Height Gage, CMM, Comparator)

· Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) preferred