NC Punch Operator (Turret Press)

ONE MEC ONE MISSION!

MEC has been named the largest metal fabricator in the nation for fourteen years running… and our mission is to stay at the top! MEC is a continually growing metal fabricator that’s been around for over seventy-five years. We got to the top by empowering our team members to do what’s right for our customers, while providing state-of-the-art equipment and growth opportunities for those that aspire to do more!

We’re looking for candidates that exhibit a strong work ethic, dependability and who also believe in our company values.

We Offer:

• Competitive Wages
• State of the art equipment/machines
• 401K Match
• On Site Health Center with Benefits starting after only 30 days

Why Should you Apply at MEC?

• Continuous Learning Opportunities
• Weekly Kaizen Events/Lean Management Improvements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and set up turret presses and perform a variety of operations associated with safe and quality production runs.
• Responsible for powering up, running, feeding, and powering down the applicable equipment.
• Ability to create M-codes and properly adjust and shim all tooling to correct heights and lengths.
• Interpret work orders to determine quantity needed, due dates, and any other pertinent information.
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, protractors, and interpret tolerances.
• Capacity to understand blueprints, while understanding how the measurement and tolerances relate to the finished product.
• Measures product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and performs quality inspection of finished product as required by work order.
• Ability to determine tool position in order to maximize machine efficiencies, adjust ram strokes, material stop gauges, etc.
• Perform general clean-up duties of the equipment and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Qualifications

Ability to work with little supervision.