Press Operator

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate Machinery, Transfer Press and/or Progressive Press.
• Set dies in various machines as needed including progressive, transfer and secondary presses, measure shut height and adjust ram.
• Load and unload coils of steel and blanks that are used in the process.
• Operate crane and forklift as needed.
• Maintain set-up sheet as required.
• Verify dimensional integrity of product visually, using micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Assist Tool & Die and Maintenance in doing repairs to tooling and machinery as needed.
• This includes monitoring tools and equipment for wear.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Record all production data needed for inventory control purposes, including good parts, scrap parts and any other data necessary.
• List any downtime, die changes, equipment failure.
• Practice proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Train new operators as needed.
• Operates other machinery and equipment as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Performs various visual and/or manual activities to inspect or verify the accuracy of a part.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure: Hi-Lo Certification preferred, Crane Certification preferred.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of press controls-parameters and control limits.
• Advanced Crane and Material Handling skills.
• Feeder and straightener basics.
• Problem solving.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of AITF16949 quality standards.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to assemble, pack, and/or grip and operate equipment.
• Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees.
• Computer literacy skills including the ability to perform basic data entry and to operate visual ‘touch screen’ display panels.
• Math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required.
• Ability to work effectively with people.