CNC Turret Punch Press Team Lead - 3rd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
The Turret Punch Press Group Lead must demonstrate the expertise in performing all the requirements of a Turret Punch Press Set-Up/Operator. The basic duty of the Lead is to select and schedule jobs in the correct sequence from the daily dispatch list, manage & set up tooling, and deliver tooling & sheet stock to the turret. The Turret Punch Press Lead must demonstrate leadership on the floor, be motivated, accountable and self-directed. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
This position will be assigned to a 3rd shift schedule.
What You’ll Do:
Schedule work orders in the correct sequence on the correct turret based on the daily dispatch sheet.
Manage tool and die inventory. Including sharpening tools and dies, replacing defective tooling, and ordering replacement tooling.
Manages the sheet steel and aluminum inventory, performs daily counts, and transacts all sheet materials.
The Turret Lead may be asked to fill in as a Turret Set-Up/Operator when business situations require such.
Inserts, aligns, and locks punches and dies in turret; places work-piece on table and aligns work-piece to scale and end gauge on machine and clamps it to machine table; pushes button to turn turret to specified punch and die; and turns cranks to set indicator to specified dimension on forward and lateral machine scale.
Presses pedal to activate punch; Repeats operation for each machine setting specified on charts; and positions center punch from turret to touch plate and turns crank to scratch layout lines.
Reads and interprets blueprints and work operations sheets to determine appropriate operations to be performed, Computes punch charts from blueprints and punches holes in nonmetallic materials.
Uses inspection gauges such as calipers (both dial and vernier), micrometers, squares, and height gauges to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions; reports dimensional problems to supervisor or set-up person.
Maintains and insures accurate counts on completed and scrapped material or parts; completes production paperwork and makes required entries into company database.
Maintains tools, measuring instruments, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner; reports all equipment problems or malfunctions to supervisor/manager immediately; and maintains clean, orderly, and safe work areas at all times.
Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations; Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with safety and training guidelines.
Know how to properly perform all duties and responsibilities of a turret set-up/operator as per the Avalign training system described in SOP600-009, section 6.
Must be willing to temporarily work “off-shifts” to fill in for Turret Leads.
Helps train new employees as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
What You’ll Need:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience