Die Setter/Automatic Punch Press Operator

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 ordersWork Order
• process steps to produce productPick List
• materials required i.e. R/M, gages, inspection documents, F/G (or WIP) containers, labels, tags and the likeStamping 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 problemsReport 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 lineAdjust material straightener and feederAlign, set and clamp dieInstall (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 controlStop 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