Press Set up & Operator - 1st Shift

Team: Lamination • Reports to: Lamination Team Supervisor

About the role

The Press Set Up & Operator is responsible for producing laminations and parts for subassemblies of motors and generators. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Lamination Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Lamination Team.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power punch presses for blanking, trimming, cutting, piercing and forming
• Sets up and operates small blanking/piercing presses, shear, internal notching, external notching, large single trip presses, automatic presses, tool and die repair, production grinding and spot welder
• Operates manual and automatic presses with blank or continuous rolls of sheet metal or other materials
• Accurately and efficiently installs and aligns dies in presses according to drawings and/or specification of product part, making adjustments as needed
• Selects proper dies, gauges, tooling, stops, etc. from a variety of tools
• Uses equipment such as drill presses, torches, hand tools, micrometers, veneers and dial indicators
• Completes necessary QA documentation
• Works in other areas of the Lamination Team skills matrix, may stack assemblies and subassemblies
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School degree (required) with 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms
• Occasionally positions self in various work spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools
• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks

Pay

$17 – $22 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Voluntary weekend overtime: Saturday paid at time and a half, Sundays paid at double time

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Full-time, Union)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking