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Position:    Punch Press Operator
Shift:         1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location:   The Specialty Mfg. Co. – White Bear Lake, MN

Position Description:

• To run punch presses, press brakes, spot welders, grinders, and auxiliary equipment.
• Nonexempt position that reports to Production Manager.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour / DOQ
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Profit Sharing (up to 25%)
• 15 days of PTO
• Paid weekly
• Paid day off for your annual physical

Duties and Responsibilities: (Not limited to the following)

• Verify operations to be performed and material to be used on each job as directed by documentation or supervisor.
• Operate machines and produces consistent quality parts to specifications in the time frame allowed.
• Use measuring devices and blueprints to inspect parts for quality. Responsible for adherence to 1^st Articles and Quality Plans.
• Use hand tools, grinders, abrasives and other tools required to complete all assemblies and operations.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork during and at the completion of job.
• Maintain a safe work area.
• Maintain a clean work area consistent with our 5S requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Operation of all types of Punch Presses and auxiliary equipment in a job shop environment.
• Understand metric measurements
• Measuring devices and inspection equipment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Factory Environment
• Work on a variety of punch presses, press brakes and related equipment
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• Work must be performed on site during normal SMC business hours

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Punch Press job shop or equivalent fabrication experience