Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operator

American Trim • Sidney, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

American Trim is seeking mechanically inclined Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operators to support bumper and grille manufacturing for semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. This hands-on manufacturing role involves setting up and operating large stamping presses, ranging from approximately 90 to 1,600 tons, and automated or robotic press work cells. Operators perform die setups and changeovers, monitor production equipment and tooling, inspect finished parts, and troubleshoot production concerns to help ensure safe, efficient production that meets established specifications.

The position offers first-, second-, and third-shift schedules. First shift runs 5:55 AM–2:00 PM Monday–Friday; second shift runs 1:55 PM–10:00 PM Monday–Friday; and third shift runs 9:55 PM–6:00 AM Sunday–Thursday. Overtime may be required on weekdays and weekends, and scheduled hours may be adjusted to meet operational needs. Base pay starts at $20.95 per hour, depending on experience, with an additional $1.50 per hour for second- and third-shift work.

American Trim offers day-one holiday pay and 401(k) participation with company match; medical, dental, and vision benefits and vacation eligibility after 91 days; on-the-job training; tuition assistance; an Employee Assistance Program; Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits; annual boot reimbursement; prescription safety-glass reimbursement every two years; and career growth and advancement opportunities. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment around heavy industrial machinery and may involve noise, varying temperatures, lubricants, oils, and grease. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. The company identifies safety as its number-one core value and provides hands-on training and opportunities to develop manufacturing skills.

Requirements

• Previous stamping press, press setup, die setup, or related heavy manufacturing experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent is preferred; high-school-level reading and writing skills are required.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong manual dexterity.
• Ability to learn and safely perform die setup and changeover procedures.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, percentages, decimals, and thousandths.
• Ability to perform visual and dimensional quality inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to coordinate with Production, Tooling, Quality, and other team members.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements, and to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and dependability.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, turn, twist, push, and pull for production and setup tasks; lift or move up to 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis; position and slide dies across press bolster plates; and perform repetitive turning, reaching, or lifting movements.
• Ability to work around large stamping presses, automated or robotic equipment, dies, other industrial machinery, lubricants, oils, and grease, and in conditions that may include noise and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including eye, hearing, and foot protection.
• Ability to work weekday and weekend overtime and adjusted hours as operational needs require.
• Must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to work in the United States; the company does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of stamping presses, dies, and setup operations.
• Experience working in a production environment with established production schedules and rates.
• Blueprint-reading experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate stamping presses of approximately 90 to 1,600 tons and associated automated or robotic equipment.
• Perform die setups and changeovers according to established procedures and production schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor press and work-cell operations to maintain safe and efficient production.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks to ensure finished parts meet specifications.
• Monitor dies, lubrication, part location, and scrap buildup, and report tooling or equipment concerns.
• Identify and communicate production, tooling, and quality issues to supervisors, Tooling, Quality, and other appropriate personnel.
• Follow job setup, operating, safety, and applicable JSA, ESA, and ASA procedures.
• Complete die changes within established timeframes to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Follow applicable environmental procedures and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one holiday pay.
• Day-one 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 91 days.
• Vacation eligibility after 91 days.
• On-the-job training.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits.
• Annual boot reimbursement voucher.
• Prescription safety-glass reimbursement voucher every two years.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Additional $1.50 per hour for second- and third-shift work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED