Press Operator (1st shift)

American Trim • Sidney, OH

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About The Position

American Trim is hiring production team members for offline press operations at its metal stamping facility. The Press Operator completes daily assignments and maintains an efficient, steady flow of production while meeting process, routing, quality, safety, and environmental requirements. The role includes monitoring transfer-system mechanics and scrap buildup, visually inspecting parts, removing defective parts, recording and reporting inspection results, and following process documentation and pack-out instructions. The position also involves routine housekeeping and other assigned duties.

This is a first-shift position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. The hourly base pay is $17.70–$19.70, depending on experience. Training is provided on the job, and the company offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Manual dexterity to handle parts at defined production rates.
• Knowledge of presses, dies, and setup operations.
• Knowledge of control charts, inspection data, quality standards, and label and banding procedures.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn a new skill and tendency to follow set instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter.
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.
• Ability to perform repeated lifting and packing of items weighing 3 to 6 pounds, and occasional non-repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or move about for periods exceeding one hour and perform repetitive turning and/or lifting motions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and manage schedule pressures, personnel issues, and changing priorities.
• Ability to work with sharp tools and sharp-edged parts.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including eye, ear, and foot protection.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis; the company does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Press Operator experience.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily job assignments and maintain an efficient, steady flow of production.
• Meet quality goals established by process documentation.
• Produce parts according to the process, routing file, and Process Data Sheets.
• Comply with Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA), and Area Safety Analysis (ASA) requirements.
• Run jobs in environmental compliance after receiving instructions from a supervisor or environmental group.
• Monitor transfer-system mechanics and travel, and monitor scrap buildup; report problems to appropriate personnel.
• Visually inspect parts for defects, alert the line leader to repetitive defects or part-number changes, and remove defective parts.
• Follow Process Data Sheets, complete inspection logs, follow pack-out instructions, and operate a hand lift and portable ovens.
• Record and report inspection results to the supervisor.
• Notify the line leader or supervisor when inspection data is out of tolerance.
• Perform routine housekeeping in work areas as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one holiday pay.
• 401(k) with company match, available from day one.
• Vacation time after 91 days.
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, after 91 days.
• Tuition assistance and free training to upgrade skills.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Direct Care for employees who elect company health benefits.
• Annual boot reimbursement voucher.
• Prescription safety-glass reimbursement voucher once every two years.
• Direct deposit.
• Fixed weekly schedule.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed