General Operator
Small Parts•Beaumont, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Press Operators are responsible for safe, efficient, and quality-compliant operation of progressive stamping equipment. Working from Production Work Orders, operators load raw material, run jobs to standard, perform preventive maintenance, conduct quality inspections, and maintain clean, organized work areas. As operators advance from General to B to A classification, they take on broader machine coverage, greater strip-starting proficiency, and responsibility for training others.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Able to read, write, and speak fluent English
- Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; perform operations using units of weight and volume
- Dependable with consistent attendance and follow-through
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- 0–1 year of manufacturing and/or production experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Able to run 3–4 machines after training is complete
- forklift certification required (or ability to obtain) - for Operator A classification
Responsibilities
- Operates automatic power press and auxiliary equipment in a safe and correct manner
- Identifies, handles, and loads raw material
- Reads, interprets, and complies with the Production Work Order
- Able to run 3–4 machines after training is complete
- Restocks supplies required for jobs
- Performs and documents required visual and physical quality inspections as indicated by work instructions
- Correctly identifies and handles non-conforming product
- Correctly handles scrap during and after production
- Performs and documents scheduled preventive equipment maintenance; communicates equipment-related problems correctly
- Complies with all safety programs — especially press guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, fire safety, and hearing conservation
- Performs all work in a safe and responsible manner
- Keeps work area clean and well organized
- Uses computers for data entry in a specified and appropriate manner
- Communicates production status and equipment issues clearly to supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
