Stamping Press Operator - Grade 5

Daimler Truck AG • Gastonia, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate, set up, and program high-tonnage metal stamping press equipment to produce quality production parts that meet engineering, customer, and manufacturing specifications. The role includes interpreting blueprints and manufacturing documentation, assisting with machine setups and minor program adjustments, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and conducting quality inspections. The operator is expected to support safe, efficient production, meet production goals, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and keep the work area clean and organized. The position is onsite in Gastonia, North Carolina. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• At least two years of machining, metal fabrication, stamping, or related manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, precision gaging, and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment and perform quality inspections.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Final candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience setting up, programming, operating, and troubleshooting high-tonnage metal stamping presses in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify and correct stamping defects, including burrs, splits, wrinkles, dimensional variation, material feed issues, and die-related quality concerns.
• Experience with coil-fed press lines, servo feeders, straighteners, decoilers, automated part handling systems, and press automation equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot machine, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Strong understanding of progressive dies, transfer dies, blanking, piercing, forming, and deep-draw stamping operations.
• Extensive experience performing press adjustments, shut-height setup, die protection validation, and production start-up activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate high-tonnage metal stamping presses to manufacture production parts.
• Assist with machine setups and make minor program adjustments.
• Troubleshoot press, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and specifications.
• Perform quality inspections and use measuring instruments to verify dimensional requirements.
• Maintain safe, efficient operations and meet product quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed