Stamp and Form Operator

Westfield Steel Inc • Springfield, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to operate press brakes and stamping presses to form metal parts to external customer specifications.

Requirements

• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Communicating with Supervisors and Peers: Providing information to supervisors or co-workers, in written form or in person.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic and its application.
• Design: Blueprint reading.
• Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating materials.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Performing General Physical Activities: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Safety and Security; Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety for the protection of people and property.
• Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Tools: Personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes clothing, etc.), wrenches, screw drivers, mallets, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, grinders, hand welder, forklift, overhead crane, etc.
• This particular position requires the individual to have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), 3-5 years of prior experience, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Previous press and forming experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metal fabrication and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Works to supply products and services that meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. Follows the documented quality systems and processes to satisfy our customers’ needs.
• Reads and understands work instructions before performing work orders.
• Set up and operate press brakes and stamping presses in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Transports materials to or from storage or worksites to designated area with an overhead crane, forklift, or other devices.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines and fixtures being used.
• Examine work pieces for defects to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
• Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, templates, or rulers.
• Maintain a clean working environment free of debris and flammable materials.
• May assist Plant Manager or other Supervisors in other duties or special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED