Press Operator Full

Key Responsibilities: 

• Set up and maintain dies in the press and secondary equipment (like de-coilers and conveyors). 
• Use a forklift and overhead crane to load and unload steel coils, handle scrap, and transport materials. 
• Collaborate with team members to support plant goals and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to read and interpret precision gauges and visually inspect parts for quality. 
• Preferred experience with automated stamping presses (400+ tons). 
• Must be able to operate a forklift. 

Benefits: 

• Incentive bonus 
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug plan 
• 401K 
• Paid vacation and holidays 
• Short-term disability 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Health and wellness reimbursement 
• Employee recognition programs 
• Discount opportunities 

Work Environment: 

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 
• Safety glasses with side shields 
• Earplugs 
• Additional PPE for specific tasks 
• Constant Activities (75-100% of the time): 
• Bend, kneel, crouch, squat, stand, twist, and walk 
• Climb stairs or ladders 
• Push or pull up to 15 lbs 
• Reach overhead and to the sides 
• Operate forklifts and power tools 
• Work on uneven surfaces and at heights 
• Visually inspect items and communicate clearly 
• Frequent Activities (50-75% of the time): 
• Push/pull 15-30 lbs 
• Occasional Activities (25-50% of the time): 
• Sit 
• Lift/carry up to 50lbs 
• Push/pull 30-50 lbs 
• Reach behind 
• Exposure to temperatures over 80° 
• Rare Activities (0-25% of the time): 
• Lift/carry 15-30lbs 
• Push/pull over 50 lbs 
• Exposure to temperatures below 50°