Press Operator

Motherson•Traverse City, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator role is a regular, active, full-time position. This role requires the ability to perform basic math calculations, read, and write to maintain accurate records. The operator must be able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include loading and feeding raw material, visually inspecting parts, documenting paperwork, entering production data into an ERP system, and understanding raw material specifications. The operator must also be familiar with each product's quality requirements and the operation of payoffs, presses, and take-ups, identifying potential problems in the process. Additionally, the role involves packaging returned product from subcontractors and performing specific assignments as instructed by a supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations to maintain accurate records.
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with computer operation and can comfortably navigate a windows like system using mouse and keyboard.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous high speed press operating experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal adherence to all Environmental Health and Safety rules and procedures are maintained, including housekeeping and proper operation of tools and equipment.
Load and feed raw material through the tool, visually inspect parts as instructed utilizing all gages provided, and attach finished product to take-up, start process.
Partial disassembly of tool to remove end of stock, miss-feed, slugs, shavings, etc. and visually inspect tool for obvious defects.
Re-assemble and bar the press through one stroke to check for proper assembly.
Document all paperwork required for the manufacturing process.
Validate reel tags for correct quantity and part number as per Bill of Materials/Technical Data Sheet.
Enter production data into ERP system using computer.
Assure that all raw material and reels used in process are as specific per the Bill of Materials/Technical Data Sheet.
Understand raw material specifications for proper disposition on scrap.
Become familiar with each product and the quality requirements for an acceptable product.
Understand operation of the payoffs, press, and take-up and be able to identify problems in the process.
Package by weight any returning product from subcontractors that was shipped and received in bulk packaging.
Perform specific assignments as instructed by supervisor.