Press Operator - 1st shift

Vishay • Columbus, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Vishay Dale Electronics in Columbus, Nebraska, is seeking a Press Operator to produce products that meet quality standards and customer expectations. The operator runs and tends production machinery used to make parts from various metals and non-metallic materials, including punch presses, feed systems, cut-off saws, and deburring machines. The position is on first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime is available as needed.

After completing a setup, the operator runs an appropriate sample and ensures any required inspection is performed according to the applicable specification. The operator runs assigned products, sets up stamping lines, verifies raw materials, loads coil stock, and may operate manual-feed presses or right-hand lines. The role also involves communicating setup requirements to die makers when appropriate and using machine tools and related production equipment.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to identify raw materials accurately, and basic math skills to calculate material and finished-product counts using a calculator. Familiarity with punch presses, pressroom terminology, equipment, and processes is preferred. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the applicable federal regulations because the position requires access to export-controlled information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to accurately identify different types of raw materials.
• Basic math skills to compute material and finished-product counts using a calculator.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by applicable federal law, due to access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with punch presses, pressroom terminology, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tend production machines, including punch presses, feed systems, cut-off saws, and deburring machines, to produce parts from various materials.
• Run an appropriate sample after setup and ensure inspections are performed as required by the applicable specification.
• Run assigned products.
• Operate manual-feed presses and/or right-hand lines when assigned, following the applicable specification.
• Set up stamping lines according to specifications and ensure the required raw materials are present and correct.
• Advise die makers of the setup required for the product when appropriate.
• Load coil stock material onto the de-reeler and feed it into dies at the proper location to ensure proper tool care.
• Use machine tools and equipment, including a lathe, high-speed punch press, cut-off saws, and deburring equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs, including health care coverage and financial support programs.
• Resources designed to support personal and professional goals.
• Career paths and opportunities to work globally and locally.

What This Job Offers

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