Punching Cell Operator (First Shift) - Bard Manufacturing

Bard Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leader in the HVAC industry, has an opening for a Punching Cell Operator at our facility in Madison, GA. This is position is for our first shift, Monday - Thursday 6:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

For 110 years, Bard Manufacturing Company has been a family owned and operated company, leading the HVAC industry in the modular, classroom, equipment shelter, and other light commercial markets. With production facilities in Ohio, Georgia, and Mexico, we service our customers both nationwide and internationally by designing and manufacturing cutting-edge engineered products.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Operates punching cell machine that punches holes into sheet metal. Operator is responsible for the set-up, changing of tools, basic programming, and operating of computer equipment. Operator will insert sheet metal into the machine from a worktable or forklift. Once processed, the machine will export the sheet onto a separate worktable. Operator will then break out the attached tabs using a mallet, lift the processed sheet and separate parts from the scrap metal when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, change tooling as required per shop drawings, program, operate and maintain Punch Machines
• Understand/interpret detailed blueprints (shop drawings) to perform a variety of machining operations
• Check dimensions on finished parts using a variety of precision measuring instruments
• Perform Quality Control using standard tools
• Operate sit down forklift
• Notifies supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess the following skills/abilities:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Sheet metal experience is preferred
• Must be able to read tape measure and shop prints
• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Physical Dexterity (requires the ability to lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, etc.)
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 10 hours
• Reading Skills
• Time Management
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 75 pounds with assistance
• Prior forklift and sheet metal knowledge preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand up to 100% of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, or craw; push and pull; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Bard Manufacturing Company offers a competitive wage and benefits structure, including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and free gym memberships for employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer