Press Operator (2nd Shift)

Available Schedules: Second Shift: Monday - Friday; 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Second Shift Premium: $5.00/hour second shift premium available for full-time roles!

Summary

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager in-charge, the Press Operator sets-up, adjusts, prepares, and operates multiple punch presses and drill & tap machines within the department, on a diversified line of products having close dimension, contour, or other requirements. The Press Operator will have the ability to, manually or by overhead crane or forklift, move sheet and coil stock to storage racks, workstations, or moves finished parts to next operation, or obtain assistance with doing so.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

This list of functions and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Operate press after set-up is complete, including presses utilizing automatic feeds.
2. Align and secure dies, set stop gauges, stripper, knockout, ejecting, and safety devices on drill and punch presses, including hydraulic.
3. Set and adjust mechanical grip feeders and servo feeders in accordance with stroke cycles
4. Unload incoming sheet and coil from open and closed trucks using overhead crane or forklift.
5. Inspect raw materials and ensure completion of quality inspection paperwork and timely and accurate entry of data into the current business operating system.
6. Assists with set ups, set stop gauges, stripper, knockout, ejecting, and safety devices on punch presses and drill & tap equipment.
7. Suggests adjustment to mechanical grip feeders and servo feeders in accordance with stroke cycles.
8. Check first runs and subsequent pieces, using measuring equipment, gages or samples.
9. Follows direction regarding job hazards associated with operation and material handling.
10. Maintain an organized work environment based on 5-S principles; Sort, Scrub, Standardize, Set in Order and Sustain.
11. Maintain a safe working environment.
12. Other duties as assigned.