Punch Press Set Up

Hansen International•Lexington, SC

About The Position

Setup, troubleshoot and run metal stamping manual & automatic presses using single, compound, draw, or progressive dies. Set up tooling and manual & automatic presses for part production, adjust tooling, make set up adjustments (troubleshoot) to maintain setups and make quality parts. Positions, aligns, and clamps specified punch and die set into ram and bed of machine. Adjusts shut height to set depth of stroke. Sets up coil feeder. Controls proper safety devices, feeds the material into dies and keeps stock well lubricated. Procures proper dies, sets up punch presses and feeds for all types of materials. All types of dies may be set up including blanking, drawing, forming, multi-slotting, trimming, shearing, cut-off, etc. Ability to read blueprint. Manufacture and inspect part to blueprint or Master Sample Ability to use caliper or measuring tools to inspect both visually and with gauges to verify specifications. Ensure that inspection of first and last piece is done Gets dies from, and returns dies to their proper place in storage rack Ability to read work orders and bill of material and apply to manufacturing process. Follow schedule as provided by planners Must be able to read and perform simple math

Requirements

Prior experience in punch press set up and operation required
Resistance welding required
Able to lift 50 pounds consistently

Nice To Haves

Laser machine operation desired
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

Set up tooling and manual & automatic presses for part production
Adjust tooling
Make set up adjustments (troubleshoot) to maintain setups and make quality parts
Positions, aligns, and clamps specified punch and die set into ram and bed of machine
Adjusts shut height to set depth of stroke
Sets up coil feeder
Controls proper safety devices
Feeds the material into dies and keeps stock well lubricated
Procures proper dies, sets up punch presses and feeds for all types of materials
Set up all types of dies including blanking, drawing, forming, multi-slotting, trimming, shearing, cut-off, etc
Read blueprint
Manufacture and inspect part to blueprint or Master Sample
Use caliper or measuring tools to inspect both visually and with gauges to verify specifications
Ensure that inspection of first and last piece is done
Gets dies from, and returns dies to their proper place in storage rack
Read work orders and bill of material and apply to manufacturing process
Follow schedule as provided by planners
Read and perform simple math
Maintain the cleanliness of machinery and the general working area
Operate forklift
Inform production supervisor and tool room of all tool and/or production problems
Complete tool room work order