Internal Position: Press Operator - 1st shift

HIROTEC AMERICA•Fayetteville, TN

About The Position

Internal Posting Ends 01/16/2026 04:00PM Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for setting up and operating stamping press to produce products in accordance with customer specifications and instructions. Completes mechanical tasks associated with die set-up, adjustments, breakdown, coil changes, die changeovers, etc. Performs in-press troubleshooting. Follows safety policies and procedures, including lock out tag out procedures. Performs assigned work to time standards and quality and safety expectations. Makes routine decisions and use problem solving to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to press/die malfunctions or issues or seeks further assistance from supervisor or maintenance staff. Examines the finished product to ensure no quality defects and meets customer and internal standards and specifications. Performs first-piece and in-process quality inspections. Maintains a constant watch of die and stock to prevent mishits and jamming of parts. Maintains a clean and safe work area, removes excess material/scrap, applies lubricants as needed. Reports and documents basic material, production, equipment, and /or quality control issues. Completes required documentation/paperwork, manually or by data entry, accurately and timely. Ability to operate overhead crane and material handling equipment including forklifts. Ability to read work instructions and utilize measurement tools. Other duties and projects may be assigned based on the operational objectives of the company. Education And/Or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and six (6) months of stamping press experience and/or training in automotive/manufacturing environment, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Candidates must complete an Internal Position Application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
Candidates must complete an Internal Position Application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

six (6) months of stamping press experience and/or training in automotive/manufacturing environment, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up and operating stamping press to produce products in accordance with customer specifications and instructions.
Completes mechanical tasks associated with die set-up, adjustments, breakdown, coil changes, die changeovers, etc.
Performs in-press troubleshooting.
Follows safety policies and procedures, including lock out tag out procedures.
Performs assigned work to time standards and quality and safety expectations.
Makes routine decisions and use problem solving to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to press/die malfunctions or issues or seeks further assistance from supervisor or maintenance staff.
Examines the finished product to ensure no quality defects and meets customer and internal standards and specifications.
Performs first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
Maintains a constant watch of die and stock to prevent mishits and jamming of parts.
Maintains a clean and safe work area, removes excess material/scrap, applies lubricants as needed.
Reports and documents basic material, production, equipment, and /or quality control issues.
Completes required documentation/paperwork, manually or by data entry, accurately and timely.
Ability to operate overhead crane and material handling equipment including forklifts.
Ability to read work instructions and utilize measurement tools.
Other duties and projects may be assigned based on the operational objectives of the company.