Press Operator (1st shift)
About The Position
American Trim is hiring a Press Operator for offline press operations at its metal stamping facility. The role supports daily production assignments while maintaining efficient production flow, product quality, and compliance with safety and environmental requirements. The operator follows process documentation, routing files, and Process Data Sheets; monitors press and transfer-system operation; inspects parts; records inspection results; and reports defects or process issues to the appropriate personnel. The position also includes housekeeping and other assigned duties. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:55 AM to 4:00 PM, with overtime as needed. The hourly base pay is $17.70–$19.70, depending on experience. The company provides on-the-job training and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis; the company does not anticipate providing employment-related sponsorship.
Requirements
- Basic reading and writing skills.
- Manual dexterity to handle parts at required production rates.
- Knowledge of presses, dies, and setup operations.
- Knowledge of control charts, inspection data, quality standards, and labeling and banding procedures.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to learn a new skill and follow set instructions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team and work with employees at all levels.
- A strong record of safety, quality, and dependability.
- Ability to perform required duties while wearing eye, foot, and other protective equipment as required.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis; sponsorship is not anticipated.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Press Operator experience.
- Basic computer or PC knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily job assignments and maintain an efficient, steady flow of production.
- Meet quality goals established by process documentation.
- Perform production according to process requirements, routing files, and Process Data Sheets.
- Follow applicable safety standards, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA), and Area Safety Analysis (ASA).
- Ensure jobs are run in environmental compliance after receiving instructions from a supervisor or environmental group.
- Monitor transfer-system mechanics and travel, and monitor scrap buildup; report problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- Visually inspect parts for defects, alert the line leader to repetitive defects or part-number changes, and remove defective parts.
- Follow Process Data Sheets, including completing inspection logs, following pack-out instructions, operating a hand lift, and operating portable ovens.
- Record and report inspection results to the supervisor.
- Notify the line leader or supervisor when inspection data is out of tolerance.
- Perform routine housekeeping in work areas as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Steady work and a fixed weekly schedule.
- On-the-job training and free training to upgrade skills.
- Day-one holiday pay.
- Day-one 401(k); 401(k) with company match is listed among company benefits.
- Vacation time after 91 days.
- Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, after 91 days.
- Tuition assistance.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Direct deposit.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Direct Care for employees who elect company health benefits.
- Annual boot reimbursement voucher.
- Prescription safety-glass reimbursement voucher once every two years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
