Press Operator

About the role

The position offers opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits, including a 6% company match on 401(k) plans and 3 weeks of paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after 4 years. Employees receive a $1.50 shift premium and a $1.60 weekend premium, along with a $200 voucher for steel-toe boots and company-issued uniforms.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot different types of equipment, including hydraulics, robotic equipment, die/mold in changes, and follow press set up instructions carefully and accurately.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on the presses and robotic systems as instructed.
• Maintain a consistent rate of production and follow all applicable work instructions.
• Operate counterbalance sit-down forklifts in tight spaces with many obstacles.
• Inspect brick to ensure they meet the scrap guidelines and report any defects to a Quality Control Technician and/or Supervisor.
• Utilize the QMS system and perform accurate measurement checks of bricks to ensure they meet specifications.
• Record all brick measurements in the SPC database.
• Check size wheels for proper operation as required on the resin side and record checks.
• Accurately record data, delay times, car/rack numbers, completion times, piece counts, scrap, and brick weights.
• Report any near misses, damages, injuries, or safety concerns immediately using the safety tracking system.
• Safely work with a wide variety of hand tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Strong mechanical abilities, analytical aptitude, ability to operate forklifts, and preventive maintenance skills are necessary. Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and prioritize tasks according to production needs is also required.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and efficiently operate forklifts.
• Ensure accuracy of paperwork, data entries, shift data, computerized work time entry, SPC, etc.
• Positive attitude, motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Willing to continually improve personal/professional skills and process improvements within the department.
• Ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Skills

• Strong mechanical abilities.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate forklifts.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on machines and work area as required.
• Ability to manage time effectively in order to maintain a consistent work schedule.
• Positive attitude, motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Willing to continually improve upon personal/professional skills and process improvements within the department.
• Ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Continued growth based on skillset and capabilities.
• Amazing benefits starting within 30 days of hire.
• 6% company match on 401(k).
• 3 weeks PTO (increasing to 4 weeks on 4th anniversary).
• Competitively priced benefits.

Pay

$1.50 shift premium and $1.60 weekend premium. Voucher for steel-toe boots and company-issued uniforms.

Schedule

• 2nd shift: 3p-11p w/ rotating weekends
• 3rd shift: 11p-7a w/ rotating weekends