Turret Operator

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Operates turret punch press to punch holes or layout marks in metal sheets, plates, strips, or bars, following charts which list machine settings for each cut by performing the following duties.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Inserts, aligns, and locks punches and dies in turret.

** Places workpiece on table.

** Aligns workpiece to scale and end gauge on machine and clamps it to machine table.

** Pushes button to turn turret to specified punch and die.

** Turns cranks to set indicator to specified dimension on forward and lateral machine scale.

** Presses pedal to activate punch.

** Repeats operation for each machine setting specified on charts.

** Positions center punch from turret to touch plate and turns crank to scratch layout lines.

** Computes punch charts from blueprints.

** Punches holes in nonmetallic materials.

** Clean working area after completing tasks in that area.

Carry out other duties as necessary to perform function within state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties and responsibilities noted with asterisks (**) are considered to be the essential functions of the job description.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma preferred. Desire to work with machinery.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and write routine correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and other individuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to maintain confidential information. Performs

duties in a professional manner, maintaining the high quality of workmanship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. See attached “Physical Demands Analysis” for details.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

lift, push, pull, stand, walk, handle equipment in motion, work around sharp

tools, material handling, twist, bend, kneel, grasp with both hands, reach. Field

of vision and finger dexterity is required.

Must be able to lift between 25 to 50 pounds. Must be able to assist lifting

Between 75 and 100 with help from co-workers or machinery.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate equipment including production machines, computer, manual tools, power

tools, and work with material made from sheet metal, polycarbs, aluminum, and

stainless steel .

OTHER:

Require to dress in production appropriate attire. No open toe shoes allowed.

Hair must be neatly cut and long hair must be tied back when operating machinery.

Business may require longer than average hours in order to meet the needs of

customers. Employee may be requested to comply with overtime needs in order

to meet deadlines established by customers and to work different work shifts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High noise levels, hearing protection gear is provided. Employees must wear

safety glasses when in production area.

Employees may be required to wear additional safety equipment appropriate

to work area.

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.