Die Setter/Automatic Punch Press Operator

Description
Summary: The objective of this job is to setup and run an automatic punch press (progressive) to produce metal stampings within established run rate.
Job Duties
Equipment Inspection

• Safety Checks
• Press Maintenance
• Tool Readiness prior to use

Review and Understand Work Order Packet and related information:

• Dispatch List - schedule and priority of work orders
• Work Order - process steps to produce product
• Pick List - materials required i.e. R/M, gages, inspection documents, F/G (or WIP) containers, labels, tags and the like
• Stamping Setup Sheet - specific job related information

Communicate (via intranet, email, telephone, or personal conversation with Production Supervisor)

• Coordinate specific needs with Material Handler
  • Material
  • Scrap Removal
  • F/G or WIP product removal from line
• Report (to Production Supervisor) production tool miss-hit or problems
• Report labor time(s) and part count (quantity produced) to appropriate Work Order Router (online)

Set up punch press

• Use hand tools i.e. wrench, snips, nibbler, etc.
• Load coil, thread feed line
• Adjust material straightener and feeder
• Align, set and clamp die
• Install (connect) lube sprayers, die protection, sensors, part and scrap conveyor(s) or ejection chute(s)
• Adjust and verify punch press control settings
• • Safety equipment - Light Curtains, Palm Buttons
  • Shut Height SPM, Counterbalance
  • Use modern press control systems i.e. Smart Pac II or Link 5000
• Use measuring instruments i.e. micrometer, caliper, indicator, scale, etc.
• First Piece inspection (of part(s))
• Stamping Process verification

Produce parts:

• In-process inspection(s) as stated on Control Plan
  • May include attribute or variable gages
  • May require Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data collection
    • Report non-conforming findings
    • Verify that process is in control
    • Stop production (until resolution) if parts fall out of specification during run

Roles and Responsibilities

• Produce Stampings
  • Safely
  • Within the priority determined (on the Dispatch List)
  • Within specified runtime (shown on Work Order Router)
• Attend to the press at ALL times of operation

Requirements
Job Specifications or Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Must demonstrate to Production Manager the ability to set up and run press in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must have previous experience as an Automatic Punch Press Operator.

Technical Skills
Basic Computer Skills
Interpersonal Skills

• Working with others : interpersonal skills to support working cooperatively with others to signal material handling needs of production lines, work cooperatively and have regard for others.
• Communication : of your own needs, accepting constructive feedback, coping with learning opportunities and support.
• Communication : speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Organization : identify and relate the process to material storage and handling needs. Develop a system that facilitates flow.
• Problem solving : demonstrate the ability to tackle problems systematically, for the purpose of working towards a solution and learning from the process.
• Identify process problems or bottlenecks.
  • Plan resources (equipment, people, services, material) in a way to avoid downtime.
• Math : Application of Numbers: interpreting information involving numbers, carrying out calculations, interpreting results and presenting findings.
• Work independently : improve own learning and performance, focused effort on goals, work towards improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Candidate must wear Personal Protection Equipment while on shop floor.
• Lift, carry and/or manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing.
• Ability to reach, bend, push or pull to place or retrieve materials in production environment.

Key Role Interactions

• Communicate and work with Material Handler, Production Supervisor and support personnel assigned to assist on Work Order (production).