Punch Press Operator

Job Title: Fabricator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Punch Press Operator with setup experience to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating the punch press, troubleshooting work orders, and ensuring product accuracy and efficiency. Your contributions will assist in training and providing performance feedback, as well as supporting engineering in calculating flat layouts.

Responsibilities

• Operate the punch press and perform setup tasks.
• Troubleshoot work orders and ensure product accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist others in the department and collaborate with engineering.
• Calculate flat layouts and handle multiple setups.
• Perform quality checks throughout all stages of the process.
• Provide first and last pieces for quality inspection.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operation, including punch press, press brake, and setup.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use calipers and micrometers.
• 6 months to a year of prior machine operation in a metal fabrication setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with brake press, stamping, and drill press.
• Proficiency in reading work orders in English and conducting quality checks.
• Ability to manage cycle runs and ensure parts reach inspection.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of working in a family-owned company with opportunities for advancement into lead or trainer roles and the setup team. Experience a dynamic work environment with a smaller team and constantly changing work orders, ensuring that no two days are the same.

Work Environment

Join a metal stamping production company where the environment is lively, with louder noise levels due to the operation of stamping machines. Embrace the opportunity to work in a hands-on, engaging setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.