Punch Press Operator jobs in Tennessee

Job Description- Fabrication-Machine Operator

Since 1980, ProTech has been making rugged accessories for working Class 8, Medium Duty, and Light Trucks. We employ innovative custom designers, engineers, metal fabrication craftsmen, and one of the best Customer Service teams in the nation. If you are a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented team player, ProTech is the right place for you. We offer a competitive pay structure, full benefits, and above all else, a fun and always challenging work environment. Start a new adventure by submitting your resume to ProTech Industries today.

Function:

Sets-up, adjusts, and safely operates manual sheet metal fabricating equipment such as: CNC press brakes, shears, fiber optic laser, and notches. Applicants must understand punch beds and tool sets. Be able to safely use all hand tools required. Must have a knowledge of the hand layout process to produce parts. Reads and interprets blueprints to determine the safest and most efficient way for the operator to perform the job and sets up the machinery to produce quality parts. Makes all necessary machine adjustments required to guarantee the parts are dimensional within tolerance.

Responsibilities:

• Reference work instructions and reviews print specifications to determine proper materials and machine set-up and/or adjustment to accomplish production requirements.
• Determine the necessary punches, dies, or process for each production order while maximizing common set-ups. Sets tonnage, stroke height, depth, and develops a bending/shearing/punching sequence while creating individual part programs using various types of CNC & manual controllers.
• Inspect and confirm accuracy of first production piece and at subsequent intervals using a variety of measuring instruments, digital, dial, radius, and fixtures.
• Follow instruction from Team Lead to ensure priorities are aligned with the production plans.
• Communicate with Value Stream Manager to provide feedback on fabrication results.
• Observes machine to detect malfunctions. Works with production personnel, other operators, Supervisor and/or maintenance staff to troubleshoot problems.
• Observe machine to detect malfunctions. Work with production personnel, other operators, supervisor and/or maintenance staff to troubleshoot problems.
• Moves parts, components, finished goods or positions heavy dies manually or with work aids including hand jacks or forklift trucks.
• Properly communicate with Inventory Control Specialist to ensure all scrap is accounted for.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants will have to pass a basic math skills test in order to move into the interview process.

• Proficient in math (fractions, measurement, angles, fractions to decimals, decimals to fraction)
• Understand complex instructions on how schematics work and make sure items are designed correctly to build
• Be able to determine why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must understand verbal and written English

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to use PPE correctly at all times
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Air tool/ pneumatic tool experience a plus
• Must be able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time
• Consistent and on time attendance
• CNC experience-preferred

Benefits:

• We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision packages, covering 70-100% of insurance premium costs
• We offer 401k with a company match of $.50 on the dollar up to 3%
• We offer Sick Time immediately upon hire and an anniversary based time off policy along with 10 paid holidays a year.
• We provide $50,000 Life Insurance policy & and additional $50,000 available for AD/D circumstances
• We also have Employee Assistance Programs, appreciation gifts, employee events, and much more!
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $15.00-$24.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you read a tape measure?

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person