Press Operator

Clow•Merrifield, MN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll operate a hydraulic punch press (60–400 tons) to produce OEM components through blanking, piercing, and forming operations. This is hands-on work where you’ll load raw material or in-process parts, run jobs, and verify parts meet requirements. Quality starts with raw material and continues through each operation. Your role is to catch anything that doesn’t meet requirements at the press before it moves forward. You’ll be trained on setups, and different job runs so you can operate independently once the press is running. The focus is steady production, attention to detail, and keeping issues from moving downstream.

Requirements

6–12 months of manufacturing experience preferred
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to use measurement tools (or willingness to learn)
Ability to stand for the majority of the shift
Lift and carry materials up to 50–100 lbs occasionally; 10–16 lbs regularly
Bend, reach, and lift parts from waist to shoulder height frequently
Use hands for tool operation and press setup
Required PPE: hearing protection, eye protection, MET guard safety shoes

Responsibilities

Operate a hydraulic punch press (60–400 tons) to produce OEM components through blanking, piercing, and forming operations.
Load raw material or in-process parts.
Run jobs and verify parts meet requirements.
Catch anything that doesn’t meet requirements at the press before it moves forward.
Set up the press, including tooling changes and job preparation from work orders and blueprints.
Check parts at required intervals using basic measuring tools like calipers and gauges.
Record job progress and production data in the ERP system.