Job Title: Punch Press Setup Operator

🛠️ Punch Press Setup Operator

Transform Precision Metals Into High‑Quality Components

Join a growing, multi‑industry manufacturer supporting the medical, aerospace, automotive, and HVAC sectors. We’re looking for a skilled Punch Press Setup Operator with hands‑on experience setting up and running punch presses—especially AIDA presses, progressive dies, and single‑hit machines. If you’re passionate about quality, metal fabrication, and working with advanced equipment, this role offers the perfect opportunity.

🔧 Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punch presses efficiently and safely
• Run a wide range of metal stamping machines
• Work with materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, beryllium copper, brass, and mild steel
• Inspect parts using precision measurement tools to ensure accuracy and quality

🎯 Essential Skills

• 2+ years of recent experience in punch press setup and operation
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints
• High school diploma or equivalent

📘 Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with press brakes, CNC equipment, and sheet metal fabrication
• Ability to perform full machine setup and operation
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and part inspection

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Climate‑controlled environment for comfort year‑round
• Earn up to $500/month in production bonuses once hired on permanently
• Ergonomic workspace enhancements including floor mats and new chairs
• Access to cutting‑edge equipment—15 brand‑new Amada TPL 80‑ton punch presses
• A company under energized new ownership with a flexible 4.5‑day workweek

🏭 Work Environment

Work in a large, well‑organized sheet metal facility featuring tool making, quality, CNC, press brake, and metal stamping departments. The shop is loud—as expected in metal fabrication—but structured, efficient, and equipped with modern technology. You’ll be part of a team of approximately 300 employees in a clean, safety‑focused environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in SAINT PAUL,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

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.