Punch Press Operator

About Kelco Industries :

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward.

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Summary

A Punch Press Setup Operator works to set up and operate punch presses by performing machine set-up and operations per router. Make process adjustments(troubleshooting) and machine set-up. Train other machine operators when necessary.

Essential Functions

• Follow all documented procedures and instructions.
• Responsible for proper set-up of machine and function.
• Verify correct tooling, material, and process.
• Responsible for necessary set-up adjustments during the production run.
• Responsible for continual support of production during shift.
• Responsible for equipment / tooling safety and performance
• Responsible for cleanup of immediate area.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Related projects as assigned.
• Schedule machines to optimize efficiency.
• Receive stock and store it safely.
• Check the inventory to make sure we have what is needed for production.
• Working with a toolroom ensures that the dyes are well maintained.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required and assigned by the Manager.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Knowledge of the Quality Management System policies, goals, and objectives after training. Assist with systems based on Lean principles and practices to meet or exceed the requirements of the established QMS and all other standards required to serve our target markets.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level of proficiency and within our core value system.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The pay range for this role is :

18 - 23 USD per hour(Woodstock, IL)

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