Stamping/Press Prototype Press Operator

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in set-up soft and hard tooling in press
• Assist with spotting all dies
• Assist in Tryout of all dies
• Complete Binder Development
• Perform die changes as necessary
• Blank Development
• Develop Die
• Meet all requirements for Press Show
• Perform die barbering as necessary
• Produce stampings
• Track and manage any QOS measures assigned
• Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment
• Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant
• Promote team concepts and participate in teams
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Understand the needs of internal/external customers
• Understand and follow Peregrine policies and practices and any other legal requirements
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to interact appropriately with customers
• Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities
• Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Familiar with Automotive Prototype Die Development, GD&T and blue print reading
• Must be able to operate most of the following pieces of machinery: 90*, 5”, & 7” Grinders, Crane, Drills, Air 7 Electric, Hydraulic Presses, Mechanical Presses, Shear, Spotting Press, Toggle Presses
• Ability to learn and retain training
• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Possess basic math skills
• Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses
• Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions
• Possess basic computer skills and work with required software
• Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written
• Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects