Automatic Press Operator

About the role

ACEMCO, a leading metal stamping manufacturer in Spring Lake, Michigan since 1946, is currently seeking automatic press operators for first and third shift in our stamping plant. A career at ACEMCO provides exciting opportunities to develop professionally. We strive to keep pace with our ever-changing world. Now is the time to define and own your future, while helping shape ours.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor up to 1,000 Ton presses.
• Ensure quality stampings are produced per the production orders and engineering specifications.
• Select and verify appropriate steel coils to ensure product meets customer requirements.
• Change steel coils at appropriate intervals to ensure production output continues.
• Frequently load, unload, lift/move, pull/push, and/or position products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds, occasionally weighing more (assistance given with heavier objects by work partner[s]), throughout assigned work center.
• Complete on-line work center and operator inspection sheets to verify process are stable and all visual inspection and gage requirements are being met.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.
• Work and cross train on various work centers as required.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and other documentation.
• Meet daily production requirements.
• Perform additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of experience running stamping presses (Automatic Feed) (preferred).
• Ability to adjust press fingers (preferred).
• Ability to adjust press speed or learn to adjust press speed (required).
• Ability to set press height (shut height) or ability to learn to set press height (required).
• Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) (required).
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills (required).
• Able to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds (required).
• Able to work as a contributing member within a team environment (required).

Qualifications

• To perform this position as an automatic press operator successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Skills

• Reasoning Ability
• Mathematical Skills
• Physical Requirements

Benefits

• Pay: $18.00 to $28.00 an hour, plus shift premium. Pay is dependent on experience and skillset. Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.
• Weekly Pay
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision insurance that starts within 30 days
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by ACEMCO
• Two Weeks PTO available for first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Cutting edge technology and systems
• State of the art equipment
• Safe Environment
• Career Advancement opportunities - we love to promote within!
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Rewards Program

Pay

Pay: $18.00 to $28.00 an hour, plus shift premium. Pay is dependent on experience and skillset. Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.

Schedule

• 1st shift- 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• 3rd shift - 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Monday – Friday with occasional overtime to be expected on Saturdays and Sundays.

Contact Information

If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at (231) 799-8612. ACEMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, in addition to federal law requirements, ACEMCO follows applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. ACEMCO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of ACEMCO employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.