Press Operator

Worthington Enterprises • Maize, KS

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About The Position

Worthington Enterprises is seeking a Press Operator to operate a 300-ton punch press producing propane cylinders. The role is responsible for safety, quality, and productivity, along with timely processing of customer orders and maintaining material flow. The operator tags finished material correctly and moves it to the next destination or stage. The position is on a night shift with 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to lead by example, coach, and train.
• Ability to read production information and accurately complete required documentation.
• Above-average knowledge of machine processes and steel defects.
• Ability to write accurate reject reports.
• Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to perform required quality checks and surface inspections of material.
• 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 70 pounds.
• Ability to see small details, perceive depth, and adjust focus.
• Required OSHA safety training.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift and crane training will be provided.
• May require First Responder Training (First Aid and CPR).

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for each job.
• Plan the details of the working procedure.
• Perform routine maintenance and machine setup when necessary.
• Operate the machine to process parts according to instructions and blueprint specifications.
• Perform first-piece inspection using appropriate methods to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Make fine machine adjustments to bring parts within tolerances.
• Place finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order and piece-part number.
• Move material to its next destination and stage it as required.
• Ensure the safety, quality, and productivity of the 300-ton punch press operation.
• Process customer orders and maintain material flow efficiently.
• Tag finished material correctly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift premiums.
• Time-and-a-half overtime pay for hours over 40 per week and double-time pay for hours over 48 per week.
• Quarterly profit sharing with no cap.
• Rotating schedule that provides every other weekend off and averages 13 workdays per month.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one, with HSA contributions.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills and grow a career.

What This Job Offers

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