The Vision Companies
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Punch Press Setup Operator
Posted: 11/11/2025
2025-11-11
2025-12-12
Industry: Industrial
Job Number: 51232217
Pay Rate: $24-28 / hour
Job Description
Job Title: Punch Press Setup Operator
Status: Full Time (Temp-to-Hire)
Work Type: In Person
Shift: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Pay: $24.00–$28.00 per hour (DOE)
Status: Full Time (Temp-to-Hire)
Work Type: In Person
Shift: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Pay: $24.00–$28.00 per hour (DOE)
About Our Client:
Our client is a precision metal stamping manufacturer serving industries such as aerospace, electronics, medical, and telecommunications. They are known for their commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship—providing high-performance components to customers across the U.S. Their work culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and a dedication to continuous improvement, making it a great environment for skilled tradespeople seeking long-term career stability.
Our client is a precision metal stamping manufacturer serving industries such as aerospace, electronics, medical, and telecommunications. They are known for their commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship—providing high-performance components to customers across the U.S. Their work culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and a dedication to continuous improvement, making it a great environment for skilled tradespeople seeking long-term career stability.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Punch Press Setup Operator to join a fast-paced, high-quality metal stamping team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining punch press machines to ensure precise, efficient production of metal components. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with stamping operations, and a proactive approach to safety and process improvement.
We are seeking a skilled Punch Press Setup Operator to join a fast-paced, high-quality metal stamping team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining punch press machines to ensure precise, efficient production of metal components. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with stamping operations, and a proactive approach to safety and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret job orders, blueprints, and work instructions to determine required press setup
• Install and secure tooling, dies, punches, and fixtures on presses
• Conduct trial runs and make necessary adjustments to achieve accurate tolerances
• Monitor press performance including speed, stroke, and scrap rate
• Perform preventive maintenance and light repairs to tooling and press components
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues such as misfeeds, burrs, jams, or defects
• Collaborate with the quality team to inspect parts and maintain SPC or quality records
• Document setup details, tooling changes, and production results accurately
• Ensure compliance with all safety, housekeeping, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Partner with engineering and toolroom staff to implement setup and tooling improvements
• Read and interpret job orders, blueprints, and work instructions to determine required press setup
• Install and secure tooling, dies, punches, and fixtures on presses
• Conduct trial runs and make necessary adjustments to achieve accurate tolerances
• Monitor press performance including speed, stroke, and scrap rate
• Perform preventive maintenance and light repairs to tooling and press components
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues such as misfeeds, burrs, jams, or defects
• Collaborate with the quality team to inspect parts and maintain SPC or quality records
• Document setup details, tooling changes, and production results accurately
• Ensure compliance with all safety, housekeeping, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Partner with engineering and toolroom staff to implement setup and tooling improvements
Qualifications:
• Previous experience setting up and operating punch presses (5–100 ton range preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tooling drawings
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges)
• Familiarity with SPC, first article inspection, and quality systems
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality output
• Effective communicator and team player
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs safely and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work four 10-hour shifts per week
• Previous experience setting up and operating punch presses (5–100 ton range preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T, and tooling drawings
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges)
• Familiarity with SPC, first article inspection, and quality systems
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality output
• Effective communicator and team player
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs safely and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work four 10-hour shifts per week
Working Conditions:
This position is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving parts, and moderate noise. Standing, bending, lifting, and handling tooling are routine aspects of the job. Proper PPE must be worn at all times, and adherence to company safety and housekeeping standards is required.
This position is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving parts, and moderate noise. Standing, bending, lifting, and handling tooling are routine aspects of the job. Proper PPE must be worn at all times, and adherence to company safety and housekeeping standards is required.
About Us:
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
Benefits:
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Term life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• 401K plan
• Competitive wages and performance-based pay increases
• Safety and employee referral bonuses
• Gift giveaways throughout the year
• Support from an amazing team of recruiters who advocate for you every step of the way
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Term life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• 401K plan
• Competitive wages and performance-based pay increases
• Safety and employee referral bonuses
• Gift giveaways throughout the year
• Support from an amazing team of recruiters who advocate for you every step of the way
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