CNC Punch Press Technician -- Sheet Metal Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description Punch Your Path Forward in Mesquite, TX

It’s 7:00 a.m. in Mesquite and production orders are waiting. You scan the job packet, verify material type and thickness with your caliper, and stage sheets for the first run. A quick check: lubrication is good, no air leaks detected. You load the punch press, optimize your program, and keep parts flowing. Edges get a clean finish by filing and sanding to meet company standards. Between runs, you record production data in the ERP, organize jobs by ship dates, and step over to lend a hand on the press brake when needed. Quality checks happen at every step, and parts reach the warehouse exactly to spec.

Role Snapshot

• Location: Mesquite, TX
• Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm
• Pay: $17.05–$19.00 DOE
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (must be open to either); overtime during the week and on Saturdays as needed

Why This Role Matters

Our objective is to cross-train you across plant operations so you can confidently backfill any position as business needs shift. We value stability and are seeking someone with a track record of longevity and 3+ years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Do

• Operate fabrication machinery with a focus on punch press; assist on press brake as needed.
• Review production orders to fully understand job requirements and organize work by ship dates.
• Verify material type and thickness using a caliper before fabrication begins.
• Load sheet metal, run parts, and optimize machine utilization for throughput and quality.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance (lubrication, check for air leaks, etc.).
• Deburr, file, and sand edges to meet company finishing standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to meet customer specifications; deliver conforming parts to the warehouse.
• Ensure materials are staged and available; notify your supervisor when materials are needed.
• Handle materials safely; keep the department organized and clean.
• Complete accurate ERP entries and maintain records of materials, production levels, and job requirements.
• Work safely, positively, and collaboratively with peers and leaders.

What You Bring

• Experience in a metal fabrication environment (shear, punch presses, die sharpening, deburring).
• Understanding of metals and finishes.
• Skill with measuring tools (tape measure, caliper).
• Ability to inspect for function, aesthetics, and quality; clean parts as needed.
• Comfort with computers and ERP software (data entry).
• Background operating and/or programming CNC equipment (laser or punching).
• Familiarity with table saws and power tools (drills, staple gun, screwdrivers, banding equipment).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle sheet metal safely across multiple machines.
• Reliable, team-oriented mindset.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent competency via work experience.
• 2–3 years in a production setting; 3+ years and strong work-history longevity preferred.

Core Proficiencies

• Quality inspection
• Machine setups for production runs
• Blueprint reading

Primary Equipment

• Punch Press
• Press Brake

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE.