Artazn - Press Operator

Human Resources•Greeneville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ARTAZN LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of zinc strip and applied zinc products, headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee. They are the largest North American producer of solid zinc strip and zinc-based products, and one of the largest in the world. With over a century of experience, ARTAZN™ has fueled innovative solutions and a manufacturing process focused on maximizing the transformative properties of zinc. They are a leading coin blank manufacturer, with 300 billion coins released into circulation, and also supply customers in the automotive, architectural, building, cathodic protection, and specialty industries. ARTAZN™ is committed to being customer first, responding to client needs with innovative, high-quality solutions that are efficient and reliable, and creating value through performance. Due to new business opportunities, Artazn is offering direct hiring opportunities for production operators. The role is responsible for the continuous operation of the presses, and token presses when appropriate, as per Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or one year of industrial experience.
One-year industrial experience preferably in a heavy-manufacturing environment.
Must be able, within the probationary period, to fulfill the responsibilities for the continuous operation of the presses, as per assigned Work Instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to properly use a calibrated caliper and micrometer.
Must certify to operate a forklift.
Be willing to work 8 or 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Machine operator experience a plus
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the continuous operation of the presses, and token Presses when appropriate, per Standard Operating Procedures.
Loading new coils.
Frequently inspect blanked coins for visual and gauge - record as per SOP.
Responsible for continuous inspection of incoming strip to ensure quality.
Responsible for inputting data into EPICOR.
Ensures Heads/Tails are removed.
Makes up and verifies the proper operation of strip spray lubricant for press operation.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Provides support to maintenance when they are servicing a press and performs daily PM’s.
Responsible for making up and filling the press lubrication.
Weekly changing of the cobb mill material in the dryer.