Press Operator - All shifts

Steel Technologies•Decatur, AL

About The Position

As a Press Operator at Steel Technologies, you are responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring the press. The role includes handling and identifying coils, configuring press equipment, checking production quality, making setup adjustments, managing scrap, and supporting maintenance and packaging activities. The operator must follow customer and production requirements, communicate quality concerns, and maintain a clean press area.

Requirements

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, including X bar and R charts, individual moving range charts, and basic distribution analysis.
Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes, and quality standards.
Knowledge of steel press machines, including their major components and limitations.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
Ability to accurately use tape measures, a Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital or dial indicators, a height gauge, a computer, part-specific gauges, and micrometers.
Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platforms; twist, bend, stoop, and squat; and walk and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to repetitively reach and grasp.
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.

Responsibilities

Reconcile coil identity to production and load the coil.
Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirements, ensuring compliance with customer and production requirements.
Set up the press, including dies and alignment of part and scrap chutes or conveyors.
Set up the press, levelers, and flattener to the proper program or required parameters.
Thread the coil through the leveler or flattener and feed unit.
Monitor blanks to ensure they meet customer requirements and production instructions.
Adjust the press setup as needed to maintain quality.
Set up skids on the parts conveyors to avoid disrupting production.
Remove scrap from the press and empty hoppers as necessary.
Assist maintenance with troubleshooting malfunctions or completing preventive maintenance as necessary.
Assist the press packager as needed.
Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to the supervisor and/or shift lead.
Clean and maintain housekeeping of the press area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment.
Free telehealth services.
Competitive wellness program that provides 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 on day one.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Discount programs in automotive, technology, and other areas.
Safety Incentive Program.
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 with counseling, financial, legal, and family services.