Auto Punch Press Operator
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Machine Operation · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
ABB is seeking an Auto Punch Press Operator to join their NEMA Motors Division. This full-time, on-site position involves operating punch press equipment safely, inspecting materials, managing workflow, and maintaining safety compliance. The role requires physical stamina, basic math skills, and 0-2 years of relevant experience. ABB offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Operate punch press equipment safely by verifying all safety mechanisms, press release forms, and emergency stops are functioning before each job run.
- Inspect incoming materials and finished parts for quality defects, verify specifications match blueprints and work orders, and check flatness per coil requirements.
- Manage material processing workflow including feeding materials through straighteners and feeders, monitoring lubrication systems, maintaining loop conveyor operations, and properly shutting down equipment at end of run.
- Maintain safety compliance by wearing required PPE, identifying non-conforming material, completing required documentation, and immediately reporting injuries, accidents, and near misses.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Possess hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and complex equipment including pallet jacks, chain hoists, pneumatic tools, and press controls.
- Commitment to safety with understanding of ABB safety policies, hazard communication, and ability to properly use PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and cut-resistant gloves.
- Capacity to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions including blueprints, work orders, inventory tags, and ability to use basic mathematics.
- Physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while maintaining production pace.
- Ability to work scheduled overtime including weekends and short-notice calls.
- Reliable attendance with ability to arrive on time and complete full scheduled work days consistently.
- 0-2 years of industry related experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Willingness to complete on-the-job training on all operational steps and equipment use as required by the position.
Benefits
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
- Shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift
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