Punch Press Manufacturing Machine Operator

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £910m (2020), ~7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Summary:

The Punch Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining punch press machines to fabricate metal components according to specifications. This role ensures precision, quality, and safety in all operations while meeting production schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate multiple punch press machines to stamp/cut metal parts.
• Read and interpret work orders, quality and related documents, and technical drawings.
• Basic computer skills needed in order to log in and out of jobs correctly in our system.
• Adjust machine settings for material type, thickness, and required tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts for accuracy and quality using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) as well as for visual defects.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot minor machine issues.
• Collaborate with tooling department regarding quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Record production data and report any discrepancies or defects.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.
• Complete work orders and department-related paperwork
• Maintain department housekeeping (6S) and strive for continuous improvement
• Observes all Company and safety rules
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned
• Understands the cost of scrap contamination and guards against it
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills
• 1–3 years operating punch press or similar machinery in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good communication skills 
• Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring instruments
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player 
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background investigation.
• Individual must be a Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Morgan is proud to offer its employees with the following:

• Great opportunity with training provided for advancement.
• Benefits start on first day of regular full-time employment.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time.
  • Quarterly Bonus

Salary: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We ensure equal opportunity to support diversity with respect to sex, race, religion, culture, creed, national orientation, sexual orientation, age or disability or any other status protected by law. 

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer. IND-1