Punch Press Operator

PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR

Central Tool Specialties | Lombard, IL | On-Site

Full-Time, Hourly | $20.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on experience

FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK • MONDAY - THURSDAY, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM • EVERY FRIDAY OFF

Central Tool Specialties is a metal stamping manufacturer that has been in business in the Chicago area since 1962. We supply infrastructure components to the power generation sector - utilities, nuclear power plants, renewables, battery storage, and data centers. The parts made on our floor go into the systems that keep the grid running.

We are hiring a Punch Press Operator to join our production floor. This is a hands-on, full-time position with a four-day work week, unlimited overtime available, and real opportunity to grow into set-up and higher-skill work for an operator who shows up and takes pride in the job.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (four-day work week - every Friday off)
• Unlimited overtime available for those who want it

What You Will Do

• Operate punch presses ranging from 50 to 400 tons
• Assemble and deburr parts
• Read and interpret basic prints
• Use calipers and other measuring tools to inspect your own work
• Apply basic shop math, including fractions and decimals
• Recognize proper machine function and report problems promptly
• Assist with die set-ups on presses as needed

What You Need

• Experience with machine operation - punch press experience strongly preferred
• A steady work history, including tenure with at least one prior employer
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age (federal law prohibits workers under 18 from operating power-driven metal forming machines)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English well enough to follow safety instructions, read prints and work orders, and document your own work
• Ability to bend, kneel, turn, and lift up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Reliable transportation arranged prior to your start date
• Punctuality and reliability - these matter to us as much as skill
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent on completion of a background check.

Helpful, But Not Required

Experience with any of the following is a plus and may affect starting pay:

• Grinders
• Bridgeport mills
• Press brakes
• Vertical CNC equipment
• Waterjet

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour, dependent upon experience and demonstrated knowledge
• Weekly pay: Paid every Friday by direct deposit
• Overtime: Unlimited overtime available, paid at time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a work week
• Health and dental insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical and Principal dental. The company pays 75% of the premium; the remaining 25% is deducted weekly.
• Retirement: 401(k) program with a company match of 100% of your salary deferrals, up to the first 3% of your eligible compensation. Eligibility begins after six months of service. The company may also make a discretionary profit-sharing contribution each year.
• Paid vacation: 40 hours (one week) to start, plus an additional 2 hours accrued for each year of service
• Paid holidays: Six per year
• Four-day work week: a three-day weekend, every week

How to Apply

Apply through this posting with your resume or a summary of your machine operating experience. We review applications promptly and move quickly on qualified candidates.

Central Tool Specialties is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.