Punch Press Operator - 1st Shift - (Chariton, Iowa)

Seats Incorporated, an established WI manufacturing firm founded in 1952, has expanded its operations to a new facility in Chariton, IA with a focus on metals stamping, forming, and laser cutting.Currently Seats Incorporated in Chariton, IA is seeking Punch Press Operators to work on our 1st shift.Our 1st shift runs from 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and offers an excellent starting wage, and full benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Paid Time Off.Are you looking for a position that offers weekends off? This may be for you!Punch Press Operators will operate various metal stamp presses to bend and punch steel parts used in the manufacturing of our custom seating products.* Manufacturing Experience Strongly Preferred*Essential Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:Operate press to bend and punch steel using custom diesSet dies in presses according to specific setup instructionsQuality check parts using checking devices and fixturesRead blueprintsRead measuring devices such as; tape measure, protractor, caliper, and scaleRead and follow work instructionsMust be willing to rotate to different work stations as production needs require.Proven attendance record with previous employers.Computer literate.Constantly lift and/or move to up 50 lbs.Preferred Skills:Previous machine operator experienceMechanically-inclinedAbility to read and interpret blueprintsAbility to read and follow work instructionsComputer literateAbility to work independently or as part of a teamAbility to read gauges and other measurement tools to ensure tolerancesWorking knowledge of metal materialsMaterial movementBenefitsCompetitive pay ($20.65/hr. +)PRIME schedule! 4 day work weeks.Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance401k plan with company match, fully vested 1st dayEarned PTO available at 30 daysPaid vacation & holidaysContinuing education supportProfit sharing and performance bonus programsOpportunities for growth - we promote from within!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer