Turret Set Up Technician

Now hiring for a Turret Set Up Technician
Location: Plano, TX
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift Mon-Fri, sometimes Saturdays, Need to be available as early as 6am and as late as 6pm

Run the Line, Own the Grind, Get Paid Right.

Looking for Turret Set Up Technician jobs in Plano where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

• Set up and operate Amada CNC turret punch press equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and position sheet metal parts according to production requirements and nesting layouts.
• Perform punch operations and verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Adjust tooling, dies, and shims to maintain product quality and specifications.
• Transfer CNC programs, perform program edits, and optimize machine performance.
• Organize completed parts by work order and routing instructions.
• Monitor punch and die wear, maintain tooling inventory, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Accurately record production data, labor hours, setup changes, and completed work orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production goals.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training or manufacturing education is beneficial.
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
  
  Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing safety procedures and quality standards.
  
  Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.

• Experience operating manufacturing or production equipment.
• Ability to read work instructions, production schedules, and basic technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to monitor equipment for proper operation.
• Ability to perform quality inspections and maintain production standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety, attention to detail, and dependable attendance.
• Minimum 2 years of experience setting up and operating Amada CNC Turret Punch Press equipment.
• Experience loading and positioning sheet metal according to nesting layouts and work instructions.
• Ability to adjust tooling, dies, and shims to meet production specifications.
• Experience editing and optimizing CNC programs to improve efficiency and material utilization.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools and dimensional inspections.
• Experience transferring programs to machines and downloading prints for inspections.
• Knowledge of punch tooling maintenance, die wear monitoring, and preventative machine maintenance.
• Willingness to cross-train and support additional machine operations as needed.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment while maintaining awareness of moving machinery.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to distinguish colors and perform detailed visual inspections.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE and work safely in a manufacturing environment

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help…