Press Operator

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal adherence to all Environmental Health and Safety rules and procedures are maintained, including housekeeping and proper operation of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Load and feed raw material through the tool, visually inspect parts as instructed utilizing all gages provided, and attach finished product to take-up, start process.
• Partial disassembly of tool to remove end of stock, miss-feed, slugs, shavings, etc. and visually inspect tool for obvious defects. Re-assemble and bar the press through one stroke to check for proper assembly.
• Document all paperwork required for the manufacturing process. Validate reel tags for correct quantity and part number as per Bill of Materials/Technical Data Sheet.
• Enter production data into ERP system using computer.
• Assure that all raw material and reels used in process are as specific per the Bill of Materials/Technical Data Sheet.
• Understand raw material specifications for proper disposition on scrap.
• Become familiar with each product and the quality requirements for an acceptable product.
• Understand operation of the payoffs, press, and take-up and be able to identify problems in the process.
• Package by weight any returning product from subcontractors that was shipped and received in bulk packaging.
• Perform specific assignments as instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Work requires the ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations to maintain accurate records. These skills are normally acquired through the completion of a high school education.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience with computer operation and can comfortably navigate a windows like system using mouse and keyboard.
• Preferred: Previous high speed press operating experience.

Skills

• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

• Work requires the ability to move about to various locations of the facility 100% of the work time.
• Capable of lifting a minimum of 35 pounds as well as bending to transfer parts to audit skids as necessary.
• Able to adapt to change in activities and plans in order to accommodate changing schedules.

Press Operator has the authority to stop the process, activity or person, who is carrying out an action that puts health, safety at risk or affects the environment.