Precision Production Equipment Operator – Metals & Assembly
Imagine stepping onto a manufacturing floor where every adjustment matters and your craftsmanship drives quality. In this full-time role, you’ll rotate through Die Cast, Knobline, Punch Press, and Stake Flag areas, broadening your toolkit while contributing to reliable, high-quality output.
Challenges You’ll Tackle
- Prepare, set up, and operate complex production equipment with accuracy.
- Load raw materials and components based on work orders and specifications.
- Follow setup instructions meticulously to achieve repeatable results.
- Dial in basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality and production rates.
- Continuously monitor for jams, defects, and irregular operation.
- Inspect parts visually and perform routine quality checks.
- Apply gauges, calipers, and other measurement tools as required.
- Remove, trim, assemble, and package finished parts for shipment or next-step processing.
- Document output completely and accurately on production paperwork.
- Keep your station clean and organized to support safe, efficient work.
- Adhere to safety procedures and PPE guidelines without exception.
- Assist with changeovers, tooling, roll changes, and minor troubleshooting as trained.
Your Rotation: Department Highlights
- Die Cast: Operate die-casting machinery; handle molded metal parts; remove excess material; perform final inspections.
- Knobline: Run equipment that manufactures and assembles knob components; monitor output closely.
- Punch Press: Set and run progressive stamping lines; load coils; monitor dies; install guards; check parts; complete first-piece inspections.
- Stake Flag: Operate wire-cutting and related equipment to produce and assemble marking flags and wire stakes.
About You
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Background in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
- Mechanical curiosity and the capacity to learn multiple machines.
- Comfort following clear written and verbal instructions.
- Experience with measuring tools is beneficial.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
- Dependable attendance with a steady work history.
- Excited to cross-train and support different departments.
- Committed to safe work practices around moving machinery and metal components.
Physical Demands
- Stand and walk for most of the shift.
- Perform repetitive motions of hands, arms, and body.
- Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and handle materials.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Work amid noise, heat, and moving equipment on the production floor.
Technical Strengths We Value
- Blueprint Reading
- Assembly
- Calipers
- Die Casting
- Gauges
- Machine Operation
- Machine Setup
- Manufacturing
- Material Handling
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Production
- Progressive Stamping
- Punch Press
- Quality Inspection
- Safety Procedure
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
Bring your curiosity, consistency, and care for quality—grow your capabilities while helping us deliver parts we’re proud of.