Heavy Press Operator - 3rd Shift

Fisher-Barton Inc.•Watertown, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Heavy Press Operator in the Production department, your goal is to setup and operate heavy tonnage presses, typically blanking cold or hot forming, cutoff or piercing operations, as well as operating presses specified by work order, blueprint, drawing, template or layout. You will also perform additional secondary operations such as manual milling, annealing, fusing, shot blast, grit blast, and packaging. You will do this by: Setting up presses Installing specified dies in presses using gauges and hand tools Aligning dies in presses according to specifications using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps and wrenches Assisting the in tool room with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job Inserting blanks manually into press and performing either hot or cold form operations Accounting for steel usage (as required) and accurately recording piecework formed Performing manual mill operations, ensuring beveled edge meets with customer specifications Adjusting temperatures on Fuse/Anneal ovens and operating to check sheet requirements Operating shot and grit blast machines, knowing which medium is used for each operation Understanding what parts need to be oiled and proper finish prior to leaving cell Checking quality of product machined and notify supervisor of process issues Packaging customers’ parts Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Performing operator maintenance and/or 5S housekeeping per established schedules The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions. You are the kind of person who: Makes safety a top priority Likes working in a fast paced environment Has a passion for manufacturing Prides themselves on attention to detail and precision

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 years experience with press set-up, operation, and manufacturing experience
Basic math skills to analyze information and measuring equipment
Basic computer skills
Ability to read blue prints, engineer drawings, or customer drawings

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience with press set-up, operation in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Setting up presses
Installing specified dies in presses using gauges and hand tools
Aligning dies in presses according to specifications using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps and wrenches
Assisting the in tool room with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job
Inserting blanks manually into press and performing either hot or cold form operations
Accounting for steel usage (as required) and accurately recording piecework formed
Performing manual mill operations, ensuring beveled edge meets with customer specifications
Adjusting temperatures on Fuse/Anneal ovens and operating to check sheet requirements
Operating shot and grit blast machines, knowing which medium is used for each operation
Understanding what parts need to be oiled and proper finish prior to leaving cell
Checking quality of product machined and notify supervisor of process issues
Packaging customers’ parts
Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Performing operator maintenance and/or 5S housekeeping per established schedules