Turret Setup / Operator

Nu-Way Industries, Inc. • Elk Grove Village, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates turret punch press including utilizing the tooling library to maximize the production performance of the machinery.
Downloads programs and follows set-up procedures for punching metallic or nonmetallic sheets.
Coordinates with Engineering to make temporary or permanent changes to programs to enhance the production performance and/or quality of the part.
Observes machine while operating to monitor accurate punching of parts and equipment performance.
Uses precision measuring tools including Virtek/Planar inspection scanner to ensure part meets specifications.
Inspects and measures parts, as required, to maintain quality records.
Loads and/or unloads material sheets, skeletons, or parts, as required.
Deburrs parts or performs other secondary operations during machine cycle, when needed.
Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information.
Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
Communicates with supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling and workstation.
(May) Maintain sharpness of tooling/punches using grinding equipment.
(May) Establish and maintain the tooling library to ensure maximum production performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing related education or work experience operating and setting up turret punch presses
• Basic print reading and shop mathematic skills
• Ability to use a micrometer and caliper for inspection

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience working with Prima Power and Trumpf equipment

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates turret punch press
• Downloads programs and follows set-up procedures for punching metallic or nonmetallic sheets
• Coordinates with Engineering to make temporary or permanent changes to programs
• Observes machine while operating to monitor accurate punching of parts and equipment performance
• Uses precision measuring tools including Virtek/Planar inspection scanner to ensure part meets specifications
• Inspects and measures parts, as required, to maintain quality records
• Loads and/or unloads material sheets, skeletons, or parts, as required
• Deburrs parts or performs other secondary operations during machine cycle, when needed
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts
• Communicates with supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities
• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required
• Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards
• Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling and workstation
• Maintain sharpness of tooling/punches using grinding equipment
• Establish and maintain the tooling library to ensure maximum production performance

Benefits

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.
• Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.
• Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.
• Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.
• Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.
• IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)
• Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed