Coining Press Operator I

About the role

McGard LLC is a leading company in the automotive industry specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. We are seeking a highly motivated Coining Press Operator I to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Responsibilities

• Installs and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
• Uses a fork truck to move gondolas from storage racks to the press.
• Loads machines nests and/or bowl feeder, adjust ram stroke to specified length.
• Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
• Maintains overall machine cleanliness (wipe down excessive oil, chips, etc.).
• Washes pans, as needed, to keep the process running.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Strong math & mechanical aptitude.
• Accuracy & knowledge of machine functions.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometers, and height gages.
• Ability to understand & carry out routine written & oral instructions & to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to learn & perform repetitive tasks quickly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Given proper instruction, ability to work with hands & to work in mechanically oriented situations.
• Given proper instruction, ability to operate fork truck.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly stand, move and/or lift up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), discretionary, annual profit sharing, work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance, company provided uniforms, exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment, on-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.

Pay

Hourly rate $18.50 - $23.00/hour DOE plus 10% shift differential.

Schedule

2:30pm-1:00am Tu-F OR 2:30pm-11pm M - F