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This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nSet up progressive dies in punch presses to prepare for production runs.\nAssembles, installs and aligns dies in the press according to specification.\nAdjusts ram to specified length.\nOperate punch presses to produce metal stamped parts that meet blueprint specifications.\nFeeds steel to the die using the straightener making necessary adjustments.\nSubmits first off sample to QA for approval.\nMake necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain product quality and efficiency.\nFollow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.\nCollaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.\nPerform basic measurements and monitoring with caliper, micrometer, scale & gauges.\nOther duties as required.\nQualifications\nExperience as a Setup Operator or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of setting up progressive dies and operating punch presses.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.\nAttention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.\nGood communication skills and ability to work well in a team.\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to talk, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel.\nAbility to frequently walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day.\nAbility to occasionally bend, stoop, crawl, or kneel.\nAbility to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. 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The Setup Operator is responsible for setting up progressive dies in punch presses and operating the press to produce metal stamped parts according to blueprint specifications. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nSet up progressive dies in punch presses to prepare for production runs.\nAssembles, installs and aligns dies in the press according to specification.\nAdjusts ram to specified length.\nOperate punch presses to produce metal stamped parts that meet blueprint specifications.\nFeeds steel to the die using the straightener making necessary adjustments.\nSubmits first off sample to QA for approval.\nMake necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain product quality and efficiency.\nFollow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.\nCollaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.\nPerform basic measurements and monitoring with caliper, micrometer, scale & gauges.\nOther duties as required.\nQualifications\nExperience as a Setup Operator or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of setting up progressive dies and operating punch presses.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.\nAttention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.\nGood communication skills and ability to work well in a team.\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to talk, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel.\nAbility to frequently walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day.\nAbility to occasionally bend, stoop, crawl, or kneel.\nAbility to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. 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