Press Operator - 1st Shift

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Operate punch presses and other production equipment used in slitting, cutting, and punching tinplate and wire-mesh materials.
• Read and interpret work orders, production instructions, and basic technical drawings to ensure accurate product specifications.
• Monitor production output and achieve established hourly production goals.
• Record material usage, labor hours, and production data accurately using tracking systems and computer applications.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and measurements to ensure products meet specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Identify equipment issues, machine malfunctions, or process concerns and promptly communicate them to supervision.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Maintain an organized workstation and adhere to all safety, quality, and ISO-related procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience preferred; equivalent training or experience will be considered.
• Experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Manufacturing/Technical Skills.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from work orders, basic blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
  • Strong mathematical aptitude, including Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, Unit conversions and measurements, Material and production calculations using a calculator.
  • Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Basic computer proficiency for Production tracking, Labor reporting, Material transactions, Employee self-service applications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
  • Ability to work outside of standard schedule to meet department expectations and deadlines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience operating punch presses, slitters, cutters, or similar metal-processing equipment.
  • Previous experience working with metal products, wire mesh, or related manufacturing materials.
  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices.
  • Experience working within ISO-certified manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery and equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling materials.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all safety procedures.
• Capacity to perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.