Located in Torrance, CA, CA
Pay: 28-36
Job Full Description
Job Title: Punch Press Setup & Tooling Technician
Location: Carson, CA
Department: Punch Press Operations
Reports To: Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Preferred Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM Start)
Salary Range: $25–$40/hour DOE
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Punch Press Setup Technician with strong skills in stamping die setup, press setup, fixturing, and tooling maintenance. This role involves setting up and maintaining mechanical punch presses (10–75 ton) such as Bliss, Southbend, and Komatsu. Materials worked with include aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and copper. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in die setup, in-process troubleshooting, and restoring worn tooling to precise specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Setup & Operation:
• Prepare and install dies for punch press production, including single-hit and progressive dies with feeder coils
• Set feeds, speeds, and clearances for aluminum, stainless steel, and copper
• Validate first-article parts against blueprints and work instructions
Tooling Maintenance & Repairs:
• Perform preventive maintenance on dies and press tooling
• Sharpen, lap, and recondition punches, forms, and dies using surface grinders or manual tools
• Diagnose issues such as galling, wear, and dimensional deviations and suggest or implement corrective measures
Documentation & Compliance:
• Complete setup sheets and maintenance logs in line with AS9100 procedures
• Support root cause analysis for tooling and part defects
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of punch press setup experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-tolerance industries
• Strong knowledge of die maintenance, blueprint reading (including GD&T), and surface grinding
• Experience working with sheet metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and copper
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001-compliant environments
Preferred:
• Experience operating Bliss, Southbend, or Komatsu mechanical presses
• Basic machining knowledge (manual mill or lathe)
• Forklift or overhead crane operation for tool/material handling
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive hourly wage [$28–$36/hour DOE]
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Advancement opportunities within a growing team
Torrance, CA
2870
22939 Hawthorne Blvd
Suite 104
Torrance, CA 90505
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