Press Set-Up Operator

Job Summary:

The Setup Operator position sets up progressive dies in punch presses and operates the press to produce metal stamped parts to blueprint specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all safe work procedures and general plant rules while performing the job.
• Assemble, install and align dies in the press according to specification.
• Adjusts ram to specified length.
• Feed steel to the die using the straightener making necessary adjustments.
• Submit first off sample to QA for approval.
• Adjust press, if necessary, to make part to blueprint specification.
• Perform basic measurements and monitoring with caliper, micrometer, scale & gauges.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

To achieve success a Set Up Operator should possess the following minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Education and Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Comprehension/Communication skills:   Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals; fills out production reports.  Ability to use and interpret measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.  Basic understanding of SPC.

Mathematical Skills:  Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; read and understand blueprints.

Reasoning Ability:  Understand written, verbal or diagrammed instructions.