Prog Press Operator
About The Position
At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers. Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility. Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress. Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.
Requirements
- Able to drive a company hilo
- Capable of operating overhead crane
Responsibilities
- Must be familiar with press operations
- Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications working with die setters.
- Set smart pack
- Set up and place coil on mandrel.
- Adjust coil and run through feeder
- Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
- Runs web through the die.
- Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors including first piece.
- Cleans and lubricates machines
- Catches, packs and inspects parts.
- Operates quality gages.
- Fills out lot tags, production reports, PVD forms, and die maintenance control forms.
- Keeps work area neat and organized.
- Reports any problems to the supervisors
- Able to identify all dies and part number on all Prog presses
- Able to identify all coil labels to match die numbers on all Prog presses.
- Able to band unfinished coils on all Prog presses
- Able to identify and use feeder, straightener, and press controls properly on all prog presses
- Able to set up for proper flatness of steel on all prog presses.
- Able to identify the part container, the quantity of parts, and the proper labeling needed for each job on all prog presses.
- Able to change the date code.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with Company contribution match
- up to 15 paid holidays annually
- tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates
- comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions
- tuition reimbursement programs
- on-the-job training
- learning management systems
- advancement opportunities from within our organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
