Bruck Operator; Nights

Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio
Employment status: Full-Time

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• medical
• dental
• prescription drug
• life insurance
• 401k match
• long-term disability coverage
• vacation and sick time
• and many more
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

• 2nd Shift: 2:45 PM – 11:00 PM (+$1.00/hr shift differential)
• 3rd Shift: 10:45 PM – 7:00 AM (+$2.00/hr shift differential)

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Machine Operator to operate and set up a Bruck perforating press (B. Glöckner und

F. Brück) within our metal fabrication facility supporting the Armstrong World Industries Metal Works product portfolio.

This role requires a strong mechanical background, precision setup expertise, and the ability to independently troubleshoot quality and runability issues. The operator must consistently maintain high-precision tolerances across varying materials and production volumes, including long, high-speed production runs and short custom orders.

This is not an entry-level press position. Candidates must be capable of full machine ownership on shift, including setup, adjustment, quality verification, and independent problem resolution. The ideal candidate will ensure high-precision perforated metal production, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain production efficiency.

• Set up, calibrate, and operate the Bruck perforating press according to job orders, engineering drawings, and production schedules.
• Prepare tooling, punches, dies, gagbars, feed systems, and clamping devices specific to perforation patterns and materials.
• Program or adjust machine controls and parameters (including feed rates, stroke frequency, and servo/PC software where applicable).
• Perform complete machine setup and changeovers on the Bruck perforating press.
• Install and align die-based perforation tooling.
• Configure feed systems, material alignment, and stroke settings.
• Adjust parameters within Bruck control software (training provided).
• Conduct first-piece validation and make precision adjustments prior to production release.
• Maintain perforation accuracy

• Independently diagnose and correct:
  • Hole misalignment
  • Feed tracking issues
  • Burr formation
  • Tool wear or breakage
  • Material distortion
  • Dimensional drift
• Optimize stroke rates and feed settings to balance quality and throughput.
• Maintain machine runability during both:
  • Long, high-speed production runs
  • Short-run custom production orders
• Minimize downtime through proactive adjustments and mechanical awareness.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine hole patterns, spacing, tolerances, and material type.
• Measure and inspect perforated product using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with strict tolerances and quality standards.
  • Digital calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Tape measures
  • Other precision gauges as required
• Ensure compliance with Armstrong Metal Works perforation standards.
• Accurately document inspections and production results.
• Identify defects or inconsistencies and implement corrective actions promptly.

Production metrics are tracked and reported daily. Operators are expected to meet established performance, scrap, and efficiency standards.

• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs on the perforating press and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical,…