CNC Turret Punch Press Team Lead - 3rd Shift

The Turret Punch Press Group Lead must demonstrate the expertise in performing all the requirements of a Turret Punch Press Set-Up/Operator.  The basic duty of the Lead is to select and schedule jobs in the correct sequence from the daily dispatch list, manage & set up tooling, and deliver tooling & sheet stock to the turret.  The Turret Punch Press Lead must demonstrate leadership on the floor, be motivated, accountable and self-directed. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

This position will be assigned to a 3rd shift schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Schedule work orders in the correct sequence on the correct turret based on the daily dispatch sheet.
• Manage tool and die inventory.  Including sharpening tools and dies, replacing defective tooling, and ordering replacement tooling.
• Manages the sheet steel and aluminum inventory, performs daily counts, and transacts all sheet materials.
• The Turret Lead may be asked to fill in as a Turret Set-Up/Operator when business situations require such.
• Inserts, aligns, and locks punches and dies in turret; places work-piece on table and aligns work-piece to scale and end gauge on machine and clamps it to machine table; pushes button to turn turret to specified punch and die; and turns cranks to set indicator to specified dimension on forward and lateral machine scale.
• Presses pedal to activate punch; Repeats operation for each machine setting specified on charts; and positions center punch from turret to touch plate and turns crank to scratch layout lines.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and work operations sheets to determine appropriate operations to be performed, Computes punch charts from blueprints and punches holes in nonmetallic materials.
• Uses inspection gauges such as calipers (both dial and vernier), micrometers, squares, and height gauges to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions; reports dimensional problems to supervisor or set-up person.
• Maintains and insures accurate counts on completed and scrapped material or parts; completes production paperwork and makes required entries into company database.
• Maintains tools, measuring instruments, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner; reports all equipment problems or malfunctions to supervisor/manager immediately; and maintains clean, orderly, and safe work areas at all times.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations; Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with safety and training guidelines.
• Know how to properly perform all duties and responsibilities of a turret set-up/operator as per the Avalign training system described in SOP600-009, section 6.
• Must be willing to temporarily work “off-shifts” to fill in for Turret Leads.
• Helps train new employees as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience