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°