Full-Time

Auto Punch Press Operator

Deadline 8/11/26
ABB

ABB

10,001+ employees

Industrial technology and automation solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$22.70 - $28.59/hr

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St. Louis, MO, USA

In Person

Onsite at Saint Louis, Missouri facility.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • Manual lifting requirements up to 50 pounds
  • Must know where Emergency Stops are located for the press you are running
  • Must check Emergency Stops and light curtains to be working properly
  • Verify the Press Release Form (QFSL-A001) is located at the press and is signed by a supervisor before running the press
  • Part inspection for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth and missing features
  • Flatness must be checked 3 times per coil
  • Verify inventory tags, coil numbers and blueprints match the work order
  • Match the part to the blueprint
  • Trained on feeding material through the straightner, feeder and up to the starting point in the die and inch the material through the die
  • Ensure the strip is receiving plenty of lubrication
  • Monitor the loop between the presses and scrap conveyor
  • Use an air wire twister to wire the stacks of lamination
  • End of die run procedures: turn off the press, dereeler, straightner and feeder
  • Fill out a Red Tag for all Non Con material and move it to the Non Con area
  • Remove end coil strip after flywheel stops, save to be sent to Tool Room with the die, wipe oil off die and clean area
  • Report injuries, accidents and near misses to Supervisor
  • Follow ABB safety policies and wear PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut resistant gloves, safety sleeves when required)
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Frequently grip with hands, turn, push, and bend; occasional reaching above shoulder level; pulling
  • Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods and keep up with production pace
  • Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use hand tools, power tools and other equipment (including electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks)
  • Ability to assist in press-line equipment set-up and clearing die jams
  • Ability to read and comprehend work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels
  • Ability to read, write, and use a calculator
  • Regular work attendance and overtime availability
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Responsibilities
  • Operate auto press for lamination following defined steps and safety guidelines
  • Be trained on all steps of the job
  • Attend job safety analysis briefing, safety checklist and PPE instructions at start of shift
  • Assist in feeding material through straightner, feeder and starting point in the die and inch through the die
  • Inspect parts for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth and missing features before running
  • Perform flatness checks (three times per coil) and ensure accuracy
  • Verify inventory tags, coil numbers and blueprints match the work order and match part to blueprint
  • Maintain lubrication of the strip during operation
  • Monitor loop between presses and scrap conveyor for smooth operation
  • Wire stacks of lamination using air wire twister
  • Complete end-of-die-run tasks including turning off press, dereeler, straightner, and feeder
  • Fill Red Tag for non-con material and move to Non Con area
  • Remove end coil strip after flywheel stops and send to Tool Room with die; wipe oil and clean area
  • Maintain safe working environment and report injuries, accidents, and near misses to Supervisor
  • Follow ABB safety policies and wear PPE as required
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform required physical tasks
  • Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as needed
  • Assist in press-line equipment setup and clearing of die jams
  • Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels

ABB provides a wide range of industrial technology for utilities, industry, transport, and infrastructure, organized into Electrification, Process Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, with digital solutions. Its products combine hardware, software, and services to monitor, control, and optimize operations, improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. ABB differentiates itself with a global footprint and end-to-end capabilities across electrification, automation, motion, and robotics, plus digital tools, supporting complex projects and a circular economy. Its goal is to help customers achieve higher performance through technology and sustainability while advancing the global shift toward circular economy practices.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Advantics adds silicon-carbide DC conversion for data centers and industrial microgrids.
  • AI-ready data centers need ABB's high-density power, UPS, and switchgear portfolio.
  • ABB can monetize efficiency gains as operating-cost reductions for customers.

What critics are saying

  • ABB faces intense price competition from lower-cost automation vendors, especially in robotics.
  • Large acquisitions like Rotork can trigger integration delays, overpayment, and management distraction.
  • Project-tied demand exposes ABB to capex delays in data centers, utilities, and factories.

What makes ABB unique

  • ABB spans electrification, automation, motion, and robotics across 100-plus countries.
  • Its 140-year industrial heritage supports deep installed-base relationships and service revenue.
  • ABB's digitalization combines engineering and software to improve customer productivity and sustainability.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Discount Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
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