Set up & Punch Press Operator

Job Title

Founded in Cleveland in 1944, WLS specializes in short and medium run metal stamping to service a wide variety of industries.

Under general supervision of Plant Manager, set up and operate single hit punch presses to produce parts according to customer specifications. Will perform other duties as required, including press operation.

Assemble nests and dies to perform various single hit operations including float pierce, cushion pierce, semi blank, temp blank and various compounds using hand tools

Set and adjust clamps and stops

Position workpiece against backstop or manually align layout marks

Measure workpiece dimensions throughout to ensure quality and repeatability

Observe tool and machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction

Visual inspection of first piece

Issue job and safely check in Press Operator once set up is complete

Collaborate quality control personnel and other team members to meet production targets and address any issues or concerns.

Follow all company safety and operations policies

High school diploma, GED, or technical school

Proven experience at setting up single hit punch presses

Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers

Experience working with ¼" thickness and thinner sheet metal

Ability to read blueprints and part routers

Identify metal material types and gauge thickness

Knowledge of how to select position and align dies in machine and confirm that they are properly secured.