Punch Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Safely and efficiently operate punch press equipment to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. Performs basic material handling duties and operate crane to load and unload raw materials within the department. Trains and provides guidance to new Production helpers and Punch Press Operators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate press safely and effectively to meet standard rates, coil changes and minor adjustments as defined by work instructions 
• Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of defined measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and optical comparator
• May provide direction to Production Helpers during run, as necessary as well as train new production helpers or other Operators
• Assist in the machine setup process 
• Accurately record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system
• May perform basic material handling duties with the use of manual pallet jack to move material, dies, and stage parts. Will operate a crane to load and unload raw materials
• Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders
• Able to perform duties of a Production Helper
• Other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or general education (GED) and  three to six months prior relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; equivalent  combination of education and experience
  
• Ability to do 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 a manufactured part using basic metrology equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer)
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull material. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

BENEFITS:

Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including: 

• Culture Forward Work Environment
• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS  on the CDHP Plan! 
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PPE Reimbursement

Come grow with us. Apply today!