Job Title: Punch Press Operator
Location: Forest Lake, IL
Salary: $18-20/hour
Shift Pattern: 2nd and3rd shift, Mon - Fri
Industry: Metal Stamping Company
Job Summary
We are looking for a Punch Press Operator to join our production team. This role is responsible for operating power-driven presses to stamp, form, and shape materials while ensuring machines run efficiently, safely, and produce defect-free products.
Responsibilities
- Operate punch presses and ensure accurate production
- Remove and reset dies as needed
- Clear jams and troubleshoot machine issues
- Handle raw material for loading/unloading, including starting new coils
- Perform first-piece layout checks and complete operator inspection sheets
- Read and follow blueprints and operator instructions
- Use inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.) to check parts throughout the shift
- Maintain daily logs and enter production data into ERP system
- Ensure presses run safely for both operators and equipment
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Follow ISO/IATF, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Stop production and report to supervisor if quality standards are not met
Qualifications
- Experience with punch press operations and press safety procedures
- Basic knowledge of ERP control panel modules
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job orders
- Skilled in using measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Able to follow oral and written instructions in English
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Successful completion of Class D assessment
This role is commutable from the following locations; Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Wauconda, Kildeer, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Fox River Grove, Island Lake, Cary, Palatine, Crystal Lake, and Algonquin.
Similar Job Titles: Press Brake Operator, Press Machine Operator.
All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer sponsorship or Visa support for this role.
Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Axion Recruitment is acting as the recruitment agency for this role, it is a direct hire position.