Press Set Up Technician - 1st Shift

IDEX CorporationFarmington, CT
$48,000 - $72,000Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. What makes this role a GREAT fit for you? When you join Mott, a leader in the industries we serve, you’ll join an entrepreneurial, employee-owned and fast-paced team and play a key role in our company’s double-digit growth. We inspire engineers to escape the ordinary to solve mission critical problems for our customers and have fun along the way.

Requirements

  • Ability to set up and run compaction presses.
  • Perform 2 – 3 set-ups per shift when necessary.
  • Operate multiple presses or inspection equipment at the same time.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 –3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent mathematical aptitude
  • Knowledge of tools and gauges
  • Blueprint reading
  • Basic computer skills
  • Exhibits Core Values
  • Curious mindset
  • Ability to work independent as well as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Previous press setup experience

Responsibilities

  • Set up of various (single level) compaction presses
  • Running and monitoring of 3 Ton presses; in process inspection and adjustment, tray loading, furnace operation & monitoring powder levels
  • Perform first piece, in-process and final inspection steps including visual sorting, flow testing, length, OD, Burr, etc.
  • Meeting tight production requirements across long running production & reacting in real time to stay within the requirements
  • Ability to switch between the 2 roles / pitches in the cell on a daily basis
  • Embracing a value stream approach in the role; ability to execute the entire process from setup through pressing and inspection.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
  • PTO
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