Laborup

Punch Press Operator

Laborup  •  $21/hr  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

We are hiring a skilled and detail-oriented Punch Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily setup, operation, and maintenance of a punch machine to produce high-quality parts according to precise specifications.

You will be responsible for handling materials, monitoring equipment and tooling, and verifying that every part matches mechanical drawings. We are looking for motivated, hands-on workers who take pride in precision and want to be part of a high-quality manufacturing team.

Profiles encouraged to apply include: CNC machine operators, metal fabricators, punch press operators, heavy equipment operators, and technically-minded individuals who are comfortable working with machinery, reading blueprints, and handling raw materials.

Compensation

  • $20 - $21 / hr
  • Paid weekly

Shift

  • Monday to Friday
  • 2nd Shift: 4:30pm - 4:00am

Benefits

  • Health, vision, dental
  • 401(k) + match
  • PTO

Responsibilities

  • Set Up & Operate Punch Machines – Perform daily setup and operation of the punch machine to produce accurate parts. Load materials into the machine and ensure proper alignment before running.
  • Program & Adjust – Upload and run programs from the machine controller. Perform basic programming adjustments using the controller to ensure precise outputs.
  • Perform Critical Quality Inspections – Read and interpret mechanical drawings and part tolerances. Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections of parts to maintain strict quality standards.
  • Execute Safe Material Handling – Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required to maneuver materials.
  • Monitor Machine Health & Maintenance – Follow preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the machine operates properly. Actively monitor equipment and tooling, requesting external maintenance when required.
  • Manage Packaging & Team Support – Package finished parts according to customer requirements. Assist other operators as needed on different machines to support overall shop flow.
  • Maintain Workflow Efficiency – Work closely with management to ensure production efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering blueprints, and digital cut files
  • Experience using basic measuring tools (tape measures, digital calipers)
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift/move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) safely
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure precision cuts and spot edge defects

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience operating CNC machinery or flat bed lasers (e.g., TRUMPF, MAZAK, MITSUBISHI
  • Experience operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts
  • Familiarity with metal fabrication properties and cutting raw materials
  • Basic understanding of CNC nesting software or CAD/CAM programs

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media