About The Position
Work for the Smart Safety Company
SMI, a Safe Fleet brand, is seeking Turret Punch-Press Operators to join our team in Charlotte, NC!
The Turret Punch-Press Operator is primarily responsible for setting up and operating a turret punch press. The incumbent will punch parts according to part blueprints, perform preventive maintenance on CNC equipment, create setup sheets and tool lists, manage punch tool inventory, inspect and measure machined parts to ensure blueprint specifications are met, and other operator tasks as assigned.
Shift: 1st shift: 5:00am – 1:30pm Monday – Friday; 2nd shift: 2:30p – 11:00pm Monday – Friday
We also offer Paid Time Off, Health & Dental Benefits Package, Life Insurance & 401K Savings Plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Setup and operate turret press to trim, punch, and shape metalCompletes daily press Safety Checklist and reports any issues to the lead and/or supervisorAssemble, install, and align punch dies in press according to specifications using shims, templates, prints, clamps, and wrenches. Adjusts hover height and bottom centers (BDC). Positions work piece on table bed. Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction. Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications, visually or using gauges or templates, and adjusts machine to correct errors. May clean and lubricate machines and complete production reports and disposition scrap daily. Reads job order or work instruction for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determine sequence of operations. Stack, and identify parts for remaining processes. First part produced inspected 100 percent for each critical operation and in-process inspections as required. Monitors production efficiencies to ensure product flow. Report manufacturing problems to Technical Team Lead or supervisor. Performs a variety of tasks with little or no supervision. Supports Production team lead as necessary when required. Maintains inventory accuracy for assigned area by reporting production and material moves. Works at different stations or departments as production needs require.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to read work instructions. Able to work overtime and weekends. Intermediate computer skills. Must be able to read standard and metric rulers
QUALIFICATIONS:
Manual dexteritySpecific skill set and experience in computerized machine set-up and operations.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school education or equivalent. 2 – 5 years manufacturing experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; Reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (weather/non-weather)
Meet The Smart Safety Company
At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.
We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.
We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 20 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?
At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.
We’re a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.
*Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Full-time
Charlotte, NC
