Job Description

**$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:

• CNC Laser Cutter (Amada)