Press Operator- 2nd Shift (539)
About The Position
CDI Products, a Michelin Group Company, is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe. This role involves operating a Hydraulic Press to mold rubber preforms into seals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have clear understanding of basic math and can read, write and comprehend English (work orders, safety and operations instructions).
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to manufacturing environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Examine molds for dings and dirt.
- Follow work instructions to load molds and preforms.
- Inspect first run parts for defects, adjusting required prior to production.
- While parts are in press, operator should turn preforms, stack preforms, straighten preforms and parts, etc.
- Load press plates uniformly with molds of equal height.
- Handle molds with proper care so critical machined surfaces are not dented or galled.
- Report any damage to molds or machines to manager.
- Watch that mold halves do not get switched.
- Verify preforms fit mold properly.
- Report to Crew Lead if the preforms are not correct.
- Proper use of mold release.
- Proper engagement of molds when press closes, and pressure is put on molds. Especially important when molds are stacked, as they may slide when closing or bumping the press.
- Use appropriate brass tools on molds.
- Separate molded parts by size in respective boxes after removal from mold.
- Keep molds clean.
- Maintain good housekeeping in work area during and at end of shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
