Press Operator

Worthington Enterprises•Maize, KS

10d

About The Position

We are excited to be hiring a Press Operator. The Press Operator is responsible for the set-up, operation and maintenance of all presses and related production equipment. This individual is also responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of the machine. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs standard set-up, maintenance and operation of the press; optimizing press for maximum efficiency, including compliance with equipment specifications, safety and company procedures. Reviews and coordinates job requirements with or client specifications to ensure the highest quality work. Perform press checks including effective and clear communication. Helps develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for job-related functions, processes, and/or recommend method efficiencies and process improvements. Operates presses and production equipment according to safety policies, procedures and safety rules; including the use of appropriate safety equipment. Maintains a safe working environment at all times. Other duties and special projects as assigned Responsibilities Receives instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure. Performs routine maintenance and machine set-up when necessary. Operates machine to perform necessary job on parts according to instructions and to blueprint specifications. Performs first piece inspection using one or more method to assure all dimensions are correct and within given tolerances. Makes fine adjustments to machine to bring part within tolerances. Places finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order and piece part number. Moves material to next destination and stages as required.

Requirements

Ability to lead by example, coach and train
Can read productions and log required documentation accurately
Above average knowledge of machine process and steel defects
Ability to write accurate reject reports
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to read blueprints and comprehend instructions and short correspondence
Ability to perform all required quality checks and surface inspection of material
The employee must 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 70 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to see small detail, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Performs standard set-up, maintenance and operation of the press
Reviews and coordinates job requirements with or client specifications
Perform press checks including effective and clear communication
Helps develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Operates presses and production equipment according to safety policies, procedures and safety rules
Receives instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for the job
Plans details of working procedure
Performs routine maintenance and machine set-up when necessary
Operates machine to perform necessary job on parts according to instructions and to blueprint specifications
Performs first piece inspection using one or more method to assure all dimensions are correct and within given tolerances
Makes fine adjustments to machine to bring part within tolerances
Places finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order and piece part number
Moves material to next destination and stages as required