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Punch Press Setup/Operator - Chicago, IL

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medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 05, 2026
Back Punch Press Setup/Operator #26-142 Chicago, Illinois, United States X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Company Switchcraft Inc. Employment Status Full-Time Career Level Entry Level Job Description Switchcraft/Conxall is a leading supplier of connectivity solutions to a variety of markets in the electronics industry. As a US manufacturer of connectors and cables, Switchcraft/Conxall continues to grow by releasing innovative new products and working directly with OEM design engineers to solve their biggest connectivity challenges. We are currently searching for a Punch Press Setup/Operator to join our team. Location: Chicago, IL (Jefferson Park) Shift: M-F 7 am - 3:30pm Pay: $18.60/Hour Under moderate supervision, sets-up and operates various types of single stroke and automatic punch presses. Operator may be required to set-up and operate more than one punch press concurrently, depending on type of tooling and/or work load. Set-up of press requires the placing and clamping of the die in the press, making adjustments of the press and related equipment, mounting of raw material on reel, making 1st parts for set-up approval, and inspection of samples. Operation of press requires running of press, monitoring part quality, making equipment adjustments when necessary, and removal of parts to department staging area. Other tasks that are required, include (but not limited to) removal of unused raw material, emptying of scrap pans, making boxes for parts, filling out associated paperwork, maintaining lubrication of dies, presses, and equipment, and maintaining a safe work area. Requirements Must be able to consistently lift 40 lb. boxes and scrap bins. Individual in this classification must have basic math and blueprint reading skills. Previous machine, or equivalent experience required. Benefits Paid Time Off Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Commuter benefits Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k Referral Program Parental Leave Healthy Rewards EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. Switchcraft/Conxall is a leading supplier of connectivity solutions to a variety of markets in the electronics industry. As a US manufacturer of connectors and cables, Switchcraft/Conxall continues to grow by releasing innovative new products and working directly with OEM design engineers to solve their biggest connectivity challenges. We are currently searching for a Punch Press Setup/Operator to join our team. Location: Chicago, IL (Jefferson Park) Shift: M-F 7 am - 3:30pm Pay: $18.60/Hour * Under moderate supervision, sets-up and operates various types of single stroke and automatic punch presses. * Operator may be required to set-up and operate more than one punch press concurrently, depending on type of tooling and/or work load. * Set-up of press requires the placing and clamping of the die in the press, making adjustments of the press and related equipment, mounting of raw material on reel, making 1st parts for set-up approval, and inspection of samples. * Operation of press requires running of press, monitoring part quality, making equipment adjustments when necessary, and removal of parts to department staging area. * Other tasks that are required, include (but not limited to) removal of unused raw material, emptying of scrap pans, making boxes for parts, filling out associated paperwork, maintaining lubrication of dies, presses, and equipment, and maintaining a safe work area.