Stamping Press Operator - Grade 5

Daimler Truck North America • Gastonia, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate, set up, program, and troubleshoot high-tonnage metal stamping presses to manufacture quality production parts that meet engineering, customer, and other specifications. The role involves interpreting blueprints and manufacturing documentation, assisting with machine setups and minor program adjustments, performing quality inspections, and supporting safe and efficient production. The operator maintains a clean, organized work area and supports production goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 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, perform quality inspections, and use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional requirements.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not available.
• 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.
• Experience identifying and correcting 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 minor program adjustments.
• Troubleshoot press, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation to meet specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and verify dimensional requirements.
• Operate equipment safely and help maintain product quality and efficient production.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed