DescriptionSummary: The objective of this job is to setup and run an automatic punch press (progressive) to produce metal stampings within established run rate. Job Duties Equipment Inspection
- Safety Checks
- Press Maintenance
- Tool Readiness prior to use
Review and Understand Work Order Packet and related information:
- Dispatch List - schedule and priority of work orders
- Work Order - process steps to produce product
- Pick List - materials required i.e. R/M, gages, inspection documents, F/G (or WIP) containers, labels, tags and the like
- Stamping Setup Sheet - specific job related information
Communicate (via intranet, email, telephone, or personal conversation with Production Supervisor)
- Coordinate specific needs with Material Handler
- Material
- Scrap Removal
- F/G or WIP product removal from line
- Report (to Production Supervisor) production tool miss-hit or problems
- Report labor time(s) and part count (quantity produced) to appropriate Work Order Router (online)
Set up punch press
- Use hand tools i.e. wrench, snips, nibbler, etc.
- Load coil, thread feed line
- Adjust material straightener and feeder
- Align, set and clamp die
- Install (connect) lube sprayers, die protection, sensors, part and scrap conveyor(s) or ejection chute(s)
- Adjust and verify punch press control settings
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- Safety equipment - Light Curtains, Palm Buttons
- Shut Height SPM, Counterbalance
- Use modern press control systems i.e. Smart Pac II or Link 5000
- Use measuring instruments i.e. micrometer, caliper, indicator, scale, etc.
- First Piece inspection (of part(s))
- Stamping Process verification
Produce parts:
- In-process inspection(s) as stated on Control Plan
- May include attribute or variable gages
- May require Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data collection
- Report non-conforming findings
- Verify that process is in control
- Stop production (until resolution) if parts fall out of specification during run
Roles and Responsibilities
- Produce Stampings
- Safely
- Within the priority determined (on the Dispatch List)
- Within specified runtime (shown on Work Order Router)
- Attend to the press at ALL times of operation
RequirementsJob Specifications or QualificationsEducation
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Must demonstrate to Production Manager the ability to set up and run press in a safe and efficient manner.
- Must have previous experience as an Automatic Punch Press Operator.
Technical Skills Basic Computer Skills Interpersonal Skills
- Working with others: interpersonal skills to support working cooperatively with others to signal material handling needs of production lines, work cooperatively and have regard for others.
- Communication: of your own needs, accepting constructive feedback, coping with learning opportunities and support.
- Communication: speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
- Organization: identify and relate the process to material storage and handling needs. Develop a system that facilitates flow.
- Problem solving: demonstrate the ability to tackle problems systematically, for the purpose of working towards a solution and learning from the process.
- Identify process problems or bottlenecks.
- Plan resources (equipment, people, services, material) in a way to avoid downtime.
- Math: Application of Numbers: interpreting information involving numbers, carrying out calculations, interpreting results and presenting findings.
- Work independently: improve own learning and performance, focused effort on goals, work towards improvement.
Physical Requirements
- Candidate must wear Personal Protection Equipment while on shop floor.
- Lift, carry and/or manipulate up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing.
- Ability to reach, bend, push or pull to place or retrieve materials in production environment.
Key Role Interactions
- Communicate and work with Material Handler, Production Supervisor and support personnel assigned to assist on Work Order (production).