3rd Shift Press Operator

ITW•Gallatin, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Load and secure steel coils onto stamping presses using overhead cranes or forklifts in accordance with safety standards Perform press setup, tooling, and die changeovers, including adjustments required to meet production and quality specifications Conduct troubleshooting of press, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime and prevent defects Perform in-process inspections using precision gauges and measurement equipment Complete first article inspections and ensure accurate documentation and approval prior to production runs Accurately enter inspection, process, and quality data into MeasurLink and related systems Manage material flow, including staging steel and handling scrap removal, to support continuous production Print, verify, and apply production and quality labels as required Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S standards Participate in layered process audits and support continuous improvement initiatives Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment always. Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment. Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment. Contributes to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team. From time to time, personnel may be assigned other duties for the purpose of training, additional assistance or for other reasons as needed necessary by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and equipment adjustments
Experience operating industrial equipment; forklift experience preferred
Ability to use basic computer systems for data entry and production or quality documentation
Ability to organize work, manage time, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to maintain attention to detail and follow quality and safety requirements
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and support personnel
Ability to safely perform job duties in a manufacturing environment
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal work instructions and to complete required documentation
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Availability to work overtime as required to meet business needs

Nice To Haves

forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Load and secure steel coils onto stamping presses using overhead cranes or forklifts in accordance with safety standards
Perform press setup, tooling, and die changeovers, including adjustments required to meet production and quality specifications
Conduct troubleshooting of press, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime and prevent defects
Perform in-process inspections using precision gauges and measurement equipment
Complete first article inspections and ensure accurate documentation and approval prior to production runs
Accurately enter inspection, process, and quality data into MeasurLink and related systems
Manage material flow, including staging steel and handling scrap removal, to support continuous production
Print, verify, and apply production and quality labels as required
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S standards
Participate in layered process audits and support continuous improvement initiatives
Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company
Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment always.
Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.
Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.
Contributes to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team.
From time to time, personnel may be assigned other duties for the purpose of training, additional assistance or for other reasons as needed necessary by management.