Press Operator-1st Shift

GNS North America, established in 2009, delivers advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.

About the Role

Operate automatic or semi-automatic machines or machine tools to shape and form metal products or parts. Be responsible for operating, adjusting, and maintaining presses and tools. Ensure quality production of assigned jobs at expected production levels.

Capabilities

• Stamping: Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons), automotive & industrial metals, multi-location facilities for high-volume production
• Laser Cutting: Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production, flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing, versatile with various metals and thicknesses
• Welding & Assembly: Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts, highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency, focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses that may be mechanically or computer driven to produce parts.
• Perform operations such as blanking, bending, punching, forming, etc. on a variety of materials, based on blueprints and other instructions.
• Follow the control plan and perform in-process inspection.
• Perform and document required visual and physical quality inspections as indicated by the Control Plan.
• Read, interpret, and comply with production work orders.
• Configure equipment and calibrate gauge settings, recognize condition of dies, load materials onto the equipment, feed material through die, and position and remove parts from the die.
• Ensure proper completion of daily paperwork and use computers for data entry in a specified and appropriate manner.
• Correctly identify and handle non-conforming products.
• Correctly handle scrap during and after production.
• Correctly handle finished products and corresponding documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, and lubricating machines.
• Check machine operation and report faults to leader/supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• May assist in the training of other employees as indicated.
• Participate in continuous improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.
• Keep work area clean and well organized in a 5S manner.
• Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
• Ensure quality in the workplace.

This work area requires a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a high level of attention to detail. Due to the type of machinery, the plant environment will have high temperatures and humidity.

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday with overtime and weekends based on business needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Walking and standing for long periods throughout the day.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Stooping, bending, and twisting on occasion.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Work performed in an office and shop environment, requiring personal protective or safety equipment.
• Non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting, exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
• Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.