Press Operator

Worthington Enterprises • Maize, KS

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About The Position

Worthington Enterprises is hiring a Press Operator for a night-shift role producing propane cylinders. The operator is responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of a 300-ton punch press, as well as timely processing of customer orders and material flow. The role includes correctly tagging finished material and moving it to the next destination or stage as required.

The position involves receiving job instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders; planning work procedures; setting up and maintaining machinery; operating the press to meet instructions and blueprint specifications; inspecting first pieces and adjusting the machine to meet tolerances; and staging completed material. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to lead by example, coach, and train.
• Ability to read production information and accurately complete required documentation.
• Above-average knowledge of machine processes and steel defects.
• Ability to write accurate reject reports.
• Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to perform required quality checks and surface inspections of material.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Required OSHA safety training.
• Must be able 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 70 pounds.
• Must have the vision abilities to see small details, perceive depth, and adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift and crane training is provided.
• May require First Responder Training (first aid and CPR).

Responsibilities

• Receive job instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders.
• Plan details of the working procedure.
• Perform routine maintenance and machine setup when necessary.
• Operate the press to produce parts according to instructions and blueprint specifications.
• Inspect first pieces to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Make fine machine adjustments to bring parts within tolerances.
• Place finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order and piece-part number.
• Move material to the next destination and stage it as required.
• Contribute to the safety, quality, and productivity of the press operation and to timely customer-order processing and material flow.
• Tag finished material correctly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift premiums.
• Overtime pay at time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week and double-time for hours over 48 per week.
• Quarterly profit sharing with no cap.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one, with HSA contributions included.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills and grow a career.
• Rotating schedule provides every other weekend off and approximately 13 workdays per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed