Press Operator 1st shift

Steel TechnologiesDecatur, AL
Onsite

About The Position

As a Press Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to set up, operate and monitor the press.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control – X bar and R charts, individual moving range charts, basic distribution analysis
  • Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes, and quality standards
  • Knowledge of steel press machines including their major components and limitations
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
  • Ability to accurately use tape measures, Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital/dial indicators, height gauge, computer, part specific gauges and micrometers
  • Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to see details at close range.
  • Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platform
  • Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squat
  • Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to repetitively reach and grasp
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
  • Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirement and ensure compliance with customer and production requirements
  • Setup the press including dies and alignment of part and scrap chutes/conveyors
  • Setup the press/levelers/flattener to the proper program or required parameters
  • Thread coil thru leveler/flattener, feed unit
  • Monitor condition of blanks to ensure compliance with customer requirements and production instructions
  • Adjust press setup as needed for quality
  • Setup skids on the parts conveyors to ensure no disruption of production
  • Remove scrap from press and empty hoppers as necessary
  • Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
  • Assist press packager as needed
  • Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
  • Clean and maintain housekeeping of press area

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
  • Free Telehealth Services
  • Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
  • Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
  • Paid Holidays starting day one!
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
  • Safety Incentive Program
  • Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
  • Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
  • Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
  • Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services
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