Press Operator

Camaco•Lorain, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose Set-Up and Operate Transfer Press, Progressive Press, and set dies in various machines as needed to produce quality parts and achieve production requirements. The department is structured as a formal team and requires the ability to work within the team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operate Machinery, Transfer Press and/or Progressive Press. Set dies in various machines as needed including progressive, transfer and secondary presses, measure shut height and adjust ram. Load and unload coils of steel and blanks that are used in the process. Operate crane and forklift as needed. Maintain set-up sheet as required. Verify dimensional integrity of product visually, using micrometers, calipers and gauges. Assist Tool & Die and Maintenance in doing repairs to tooling and machinery as needed. This includes monitoring tools and equipment for wear. Perform minor repairs and adjustments as needed. Record all production data needed for inventory control purposes, including good parts, scrap parts and any other data necessary. List any downtime, die changes, equipment failure. Practice proper lockout/tagout procedures. Train new operators as needed. Operates other machinery and equipment as needed. Maintains a clean and safe working area. Perform various visual and/or manual activities to inspect or verify the accuracy of a part. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to follow established procedures
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge and understanding of press controls-parameters and control limits
Advanced Crane and Material Handling skills
Feeder and straightener basics
Problem solving
Mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of AITF16949 quality standards
Manual dexterity sufficient to assembly, pack, and/or grip and operate equipment
Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees
Computer literacy skills include the ability to perform basic data entry and to operate visual ‘touch screen’ display panels.
Math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required.
Ability to work effectively with people

Nice To Haves

Hi-Lo Certification preferred
Crane Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Operate Machinery, Transfer Press and/or Progressive Press.
Set dies in various machines as needed including progressive, transfer and secondary presses, measure shut height and adjust ram.
Load and unload coils of steel and blanks that are used in the process.
Operate crane and forklift as needed.
Maintain set-up sheet as required.
Verify dimensional integrity of product visually, using micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Assist Tool & Die and Maintenance in doing repairs to tooling and machinery as needed. This includes monitoring tools and equipment for wear.
Perform minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
Record all production data needed for inventory control purposes, including good parts, scrap parts and any other data necessary. List any downtime, die changes, equipment failure.
Practice proper lockout/tagout procedures.
Train new operators as needed.
Operates other machinery and equipment as needed.
Maintains a clean and safe working area.
Perform various visual and/or manual activities to inspect or verify the accuracy of a part.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Various other duties as assigned.