The Press Operator operates presses and related equipment to perform production operations safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and manufacturing requirements.

Essential Functions:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

First Key Responsibilities: 

• Press operation and production execution
• Operate single and double action, hydraulic, or mechanical presses and feed parts, sheet, or coil stock to complete production operations such as draw, re-draw, trimming, sizing, flattening, piercing, and ironing.
• Obtain first-piece approval before production runs and perform required production, SPC, and quality checks to maintain quality standards.
• Record quantities produced, scrap, materials used, and operations completed in the manufacturing operating system.

Second Key Responsibilities: 

• Safety, housekeeping, and team support
• Observe all press operator safety rules and procedures, including initial and periodic checks of dies, punches, bolts, brackets, and setup conditions to ensure safe operation.
• Report equipment or die problems immediately and support other departments or related operations as needed.
• Maintain workplace organization and housekeeping, dispose of scrap properly, and participate as a member of the Operations Team.

Non-essential Responsibilities: 

1. Performs other duties as directed.

2. Performs other duties as directed. Works in related departments or operations as needed to support business objectives.

Position Qualifications and Competency Statements:

• Regard for safety – Ability to follow safety rules and processes and keeps own safety and the safety of others in the forefront of every action.
• Integrity – Ability to demonstrate consistency between words and actions. Follows through on commitments
• Attitude – Ability to maintain a positive mindset towards achieving success and eagerness and willingness to accept and meet challenges.
• Work Ethic – Ability to make decisions based upon ethical principles, considering how the choice will affect others
• Application of technical knowledge and skills – Ability to comprehend complex technical and specialized information.
• Achieving results and problem solving – Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendation for decisions.
• Client orientation – Ability to prioritize the client’s needs first.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Time and Priority Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• High emotional intelligence – Ability to offers and accepts feedback with well-meaning intention. The ability to show empathy and encourage partnerships.
• Ability to Embrace Change – Ability to adapt and is flexible to changes in work.
• Innovative Thinking – Ability to demonstrates a positive attitude and is openness to new ideas and innovations.

Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous press operator experience is preferred. Lean manufacturing experience preferred. Must have worked in a manufacturing environment. Deep draw metal stamping industry experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, use SPC and measuring devices, understand manufacturing processes, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, communication skills, and practical understanding of lean principles and shop floor processes.

Work Environment:

This position involves working in a manufacturing environment that is adjacent to the shop work environment. The employee must be aware of potential hazards, including, but not limited to, working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, exposure to electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. It's important to maintain a high level of alertness and caution while performing tasks in this work environment.