What are the responsibilities and job description for the Punch Press Machine Operator position at Summit Staffing?
Punch Press Machine Operator
Location: Kenosha/Racine Area
We’re hiring Punch Press Operators for a high-performance manufacturing environment where heavy-duty machines shape, form, and punch metal components. If you have manufacturing experience and are ready for hands-on, high-impact work — this is your opportunity.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with consistent overtime
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance — including free healthcare options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, and cross-training opportunities
- Paid time off: vacation, personal days, and 14 paid holidays
- Performance-based incentives and recognition programs
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and operate punch presses up to 1,000 tons for punching, blanking, forming, coining, etc.
- Align and secure die components to press bed and ram using proper tools and fasteners
- Configure adjustable punching dies per job-specific dimensional requirements
- Synchronize and operate automatic material feeds
- Use calipers, micrometers, scales, and templates to inspect work and ensure quality standards are met
Requirements
- 2 year of manufacturing experience, ideally in heavy machine operation
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and written work instructions
- Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Skilled with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- High school diploma or GED required
Schedule & Training
- Paid training on 1st shift: Mon–Fri | 5 AM – 3 PM
- After ~90 days, transition to 2nd shift: Mon–Fri | 3 PM – 1 AM Saturday OT
- Consistent 50–55 hour workweeks with steady overtime
How to Apply
- Visit our office: 6003 52nd Street, Suite 120, Kenosha, WI 53144
- Call us: 262-748-1639 Or email your resume to R.Garcia@summitstaffing.com
Subject line: “Punch Press Operator – Kenosha”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.82 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21