Perforation Line Operator
Confidential
Posted: April 2, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Perforation Line Operator will primarily be involved with the set up, operation, and maintenance of the perforation machine, shear, and surface grinder.
Required Skills
Job Description
ALL MEDICAL AND DENTAL PREMIUMS ARE PAID 100% BY THE COMPANY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES INCLUDING FAMILIES!
Second shift hours are 2:30 pm to 12:30 am Monday - Thursday, Friday off.
On the job training available if you have experience with CNC machinery.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Perforation Line Operator will primarily be involved with the set up, operation, and maintenance of the perforation machine, shear, and surface grinder. The position focuses on the perforation work centers producing perforated metal sheets and preparing them for the next work steps.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statements
Knowledge and hands-on operation of specialized perforation machinery including programming, setup, and maintenance.
Operating the perforation machine to produce and level perforated sheet metal and place it on pallets for the next work center.
Loading and unloading steel coils with the overhead crane to the production floor and into the perforation machine.
Operate shear to cut parts in accordance with the blueprint specifications.
Utilize the surface grinder to assure punches are sharpened to stamp perforated sheets.
Provide maintenance and minor repairs on tools, dies, and machines.
Set up tool & dies and other production necessities to produce "0 defect" parts.
Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Degree or equivalent and/or related experience required.
Experience:
2-3 years minimum experience in metal fabrication including machine operation and tooling.
Previous experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication management and/or operations of low and mid-sized volume metal fabrication.
Ability to understand technical drawings.
Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
Highly motivated and willing to work extended hours.
Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)
Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)
Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)
Handling/Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently) Push/Pull
Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less C (Constantly)
Crawl O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs C (Constantly)
Squat or Kneel F (Frequently) 26-40 lbs F (Frequently)
Bend F (Frequently) 41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception
Sense of Sounds (Communication with personnel, ability to listen to machinery to make adjustments)
Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, steel toed boots, etc)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.