Press Operator – Metal Stamping | 2nd Shift
Location: Valley City, OH
Pay: $19.80/hour
Shift: 2nd Shift
Hire Sync is hiring a Press Operator for an established metal stamping manufacturer in Valley City, OH. This is a hands-on production position operating a single-hit metal stamping punch press to produce quality metal components while meeting established production and safety standards.
This role is a great fit for someone with manufacturing, press operating, machine operating, or metal stamping experience who is comfortable with physical work and takes safety and quality seriously.
What You’ll Do
- Operate a single-hit metal stamping punch press
- Load, position, and remove materials and finished parts throughout the production process
- Produce metal stampings according to work orders and established production rates
- Remain at and monitor the press at all times while equipment is operating
- Perform in-process inspections according to established quality control plans
- Use attribute and variable gauges as required to inspect finished parts
- Collect Statistical Process Control (SPC) data when required
- Verify that parts remain within specifications throughout the production run
- Stop production and report any nonconforming parts or process issues
- Report mis-hits, equipment problems, or production concerns to the Production Supervisor
- Accurately record labor time and quantities produced
- Coordinate material, scrap removal, and finished product movement with Material Handlers
- Complete safety checks and inspect equipment before operation
- Verify press and tooling readiness prior to production
- Support basic press maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized
What We’re Looking For
- Previous manufacturing, machine operating, press operating, or metal stamping experience preferred
- Comfortable operating production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to safety and quality
- Ability to perform repetitive, hands-on production work
- Ability to complete basic quality inspections and accurately record production information
- Good communication skills
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
- Ability to follow work instructions and established production procedures
- Willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment while on the shop floor
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, and manipulate up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand frequently throughout the shift
- Ability to reach, bend, push, and pull to place or retrieve materials
- Ability to safely load, operate, and unload production equipment
- Comfortable performing repetitive and physically active manufacturing work
Why Join Us
- $19.80/hour
- 10% second-shift pay differential
- Consistent 2nd-shift opportunity
- Hands-on experience with metal stamping and punch press equipment
- Opportunity to build valuable machine operating and quality inspection skills
- Established manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and productivity
If you have manufacturing or machine operating experience and are ready for a hands-on metal stamping opportunity, apply today with Hire Sync!