$2.00 per hour temporary commute differential
Pay Rate:
Location: On-Site, will work in Bonham TX until the Rowlett facility opens
Position / Title: Punch / Laser Lead
Shift / Hours:Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Position Summary
Tongrun International is seeking an experienced Punch / Laser Lead to oversee the daily operation of our Amada punch and laser department. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved while supporting and developing team members.
The ideal candidate has a strong background operating and setting up Amada punch and laser equipment, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced sheet metal manufacturing environment. Tongrun specializes in precision contract manufacturing, including sheet metal fabrication, machining, assembly, and related manufacturing services.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the daily activities of the Punch/Laser department.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Amada punch and laser machines.
- Assign work to operators to meet production schedules.
- Ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and customer quality requirements.
- Verify machine setups, tooling, and first-piece inspections.
- Monitor production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Coordinate tooling changes and maintain an organized tool crib.
- Perform and verify preventive maintenance activities.
- Train and mentor operators on machine operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production departments to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately.
- Promote a safe work environment and enforce company safety policies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience operating and setting up CNC punch and laser equipment.
- Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with Amada punch and laser systems strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes.
- Knowledge of punch tooling, laser cutting parameters, material types, thicknesses, and grain direction.
- Experience performing quality inspections using measuring equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot machine and tooling issues.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Positive attitude with a "lead by example" approach to leadership.
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk throughout the workday.
- Frequently lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work safely in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment and machinery.
Benefits
Tongrun International offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
You should be proficient in:
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- G-Code
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Tape Measure Reading
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
Machines & technologies you'll use: