Auto Punch Press Operator- 1

ABBKirkwood, MO
$23 - $29Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to Manufacturing Manager - NEMA. The Auto Press Operator must be able to perform essential functions for a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, without compromising their safety or the safety of coworkers. ABB will discuss and attempt to provide any reasonable accommodation if an employee is unable to perform these functions. Operators will be trained in all steps of the job, including stretching exercises at the beginning of every shift, reviewing Job Safety Analysis sheets, safety checklist, personal protective equipment (PPE), and daily clean-up instructions.

Requirements

  • Manual lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training and hazard communication information. This includes but is not limited to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required.
  • Lift and or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently grip with hands, turn, push, and bend, along with occasional reaching above shoulder level, and pulling.
  • Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and to keep up with the demanding pace of production.
  • Possess the dexterity and hand-eye coordination to utilize various hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete a variety of complex task. Equipment includes but is not limited to: electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and controls with knobs and buttons. The employee must also possess the ability to assist in performing press-line equipment set-up and clearing of die jams.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions. Ability to read, write, use a calculator. Must also have the ability to read and comprehend work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels.
  • Ability to maintain regular work attendance, including arriving at work on time and remaining at work until the end of the schedules work day.
  • Ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

  • Always follow the Work Instructions.
  • Manually lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Operate electric pallet truck.
  • Know where Emergency Stops are located for the press being run.
  • Check Emergency Stops and light curtains to ensure they are working properly.
  • Verify the Press Release Form (QFSL-A001) is at the press and signed by a supervisor before running the press for each order.
  • Visually inspect parts for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth, and missing features.
  • Inspect a part before running on continuous.
  • Check flatness 3 times per coil (back to back flatness check).
  • Verify inventory tags, coil #’s, and blueprints match the work order.
  • Match the part to the blueprint.
  • Feed material through the straightener, feeder, and up to the starting point in the die, slowly inching the material through the die.
  • Ensure the strip is receiving plenty of lubrication.
  • Monitor the loop between the presses and scrap conveyor.
  • Use an air wire twister to wire the stacks of lamination.
  • At the end of the die run, turn off the press, dereeler, straightener, and feeder.
  • Fill out a Red Tag for all Non-Conforming material and move it to the Non-Con area.
  • Once the flywheel has stopped, remove the end coil strip from the die and save it to be sent to the Tool Room with the die.
  • Wipe all oil off the die and clean the area thoroughly.
  • Work safely and pay attention to surroundings, immediately reporting injuries, accidents, and near misses to the Supervisor.
  • Understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training, and hazard communication information, including wearing proper PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required).
  • Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently grip with hands, turn, push, and bend, along with occasional reaching above shoulder level and pulling.
  • Walk and/or stand for long periods of time and maintain the pace of production.
  • Utilize various hand tools, power tools, and other equipment (electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, controls with knobs and buttons) to complete complex tasks.
  • Assist in performing press-line equipment set-up and clearing of die jams.
  • Comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • Read, write, use a calculator.
  • Read and comprehend work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels.
  • Maintain regular work attendance, including arriving on time and remaining at work until the end of the scheduled workday.
  • Work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
  • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.
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