Press Operator - 1st Shift

Mayfran International•Cleveland, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator performs a variety of blanking, punching, piercing, notching, and similar press operations on heavy sheet metal parts. The operator works from established practices, work orders, and verbal or written instructions; sets up and adjusts dies; and makes trial runs to verify settings. The role involves manually feeding parts or feeding them from coil, positioning them in the die, operating the press, removing and stacking finished parts, and clearing scrap. Operators periodically inspect parts, adjust the run as needed, configure safety guards and press monitoring equipment, complete production documentation, and use an overhead crane when necessary to move materials. The position is at Mayfran International in Mayfield, Ohio, on the first shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Starting pay is $24.99 per hour, with eligibility for a performance increase after 90 days to $25.83 per hour.

Requirements

Over 1 and up to 3 years of previous qualifying experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of shop mathematics, including decimals, fractions, and ordinary arithmetic.
Ability to interpret requirements and read and interpret written information.
Ability to inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and functional, plus, and snap gauges.
Ability to follow safety procedures and operate equipment and materials properly.
Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, quality, productivity, teamwork, communication, adaptability, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Work from established practices, work orders, and verbal and written instructions.
Set up and adjust dies for the required operation, ensuring dies, stops, guides, and safety guards are properly positioned and secured.
Conduct a trial run to verify that press settings are correct.
Feed parts into the press manually or from coil and position them according to the die and operation.
Operate the press and remove and stack finished parts in the appropriate pallet or tote bin.
Clear scrap buildup to the scrap hopper.
Visually check parts periodically against job specifications and stop the run to make necessary adjustments.
Set up guards and light curtains and program tonnage monitors.
Attach completed, signed, and dated tags or inventory cards to production stock.
Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and functional, plus, and snap gauges in accordance with quality requirements.
Complete stock order reports.
Use floor-controlled overhead crane equipment as needed to move parts and materials, lifting and balancing loads safely.
Care for tools, equipment, and materials.
Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations, and unusual conditions to supervision.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.