Press Operator- 1st Shift

Steel Technologies•Smyrna, TN

1d•$19 - $24

About The Position

As a Press Operator at the facility, you are responsible for the complete operation of the press, including setting equipment guides, inspecting products, measuring completed products, and aligning machine parts. The role requires a safety-focused and detail-oriented approach to help maintain customer satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Starting pay is $18.75 to $23.75.

Requirements

Ability to use a tape measure, Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital or dial indicators, height gauge, computer, part-specific gauges, and micrometers.
Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
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 80 pounds.
Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to see details at close range.

Responsibilities

Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil.
Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirements, ensuring compliance with customer and production requirements and recording results when required.
Thread coil through the leveler/flattener and feed unit.
Set up dies in the press with the part and scrap chutes or conveyors.
Set up the press, levelers, and flattener to the proper program or required parameters.
Make minor adjustments to the press, dies, and conveyors to produce product at a reasonable rate.
Run coil at the maximum rate that produces compliant product.
Monitor strip condition for compliance with customer requirements and production instructions.
Set up skids on the parts conveyors to prevent production disruptions.
Remove scrap from the press as necessary and empty hoppers.
Clean the machine and entire area.
Convey customer-specific packaging specifications.
Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to the supervisor and/or shift lead.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment.
Competitive wellness program providing up to a 100% discount on medical premiums.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Supplemental accident insurance through Allstate, including additional coverage for accidents and cancer.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) after 60 days of employment, with a competitive match after one year.
Paid time off starting after 90 days of employment.
Paid holidays starting day one.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Discount programs in automotive, technology, and other areas.
Boot and glasses allowance after 60 days of employment.
Free uniforms after 60 days of employment.
Monthly incentive bonus after one full month of employment.
Education assistance for job-related courses, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications.
Career advancement opportunities.
Teammate Assistance Program offering professional assistance for counseling, financial, legal, and family services.