Press Operator

MiTek • Hazelwood, MO

6d

About The Position

Operate stamping presses and auxiliary equipment to produce metal connector plates and steel components using manual and automated packaging processes. The role emphasizes safety and quality compliance, meeting production goals, minimizing waste, and completing accurate production reporting. The operator performs inspections, monitors equipment fluid levels, and helps keep press and packaging equipment operational. Attendance throughout the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty, including arriving on time and working overtime when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Up to one year of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis when they clearly indicate the ability to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform mathematical tasks involving proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic geometry concepts.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Ability to use small hand and power tools, including reading a tape measure in 1/32-inch increments.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull, crouch, and communicate through speaking and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to one year of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses and auxiliary equipment with manual and automated packaging processes.
• Meet and/or exceed daily production goals.
• Report machine malfunctions to mechanics or supervisors.
• Assist mechanics as needed to keep press and packaging equipment operational.
• Feed slit ribbon material into stamping dies and perform first-piece inspections.
• Manually pack metal connectors and/or steel components into packaging containers.
• Minimize product waste, inspect finished products, and mark steel lot numbers on shipping containers.
• Monitor and adjust production equipment coolant and oil levels.
• Inspect products throughout production to ensure they meet internal quality standards.
• Complete quality and production paperwork throughout the assigned shift.
• Attend the regularly scheduled shift, arrive on time, and work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans available from day one.
• Paid caregiver leave, paid parental leave, and adoption reimbursement.
• Performance and incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement and training opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement programs with matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pay access and management through the myFlexPay partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED