Swing Press Operator

STATES INDUSTRIES•Eugene, OR

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Swing Press Operator loads and unloads the press, prepares tickets based on layup lists, and ensures press settings follow posted production operating standards. The role accurately records labor entries and press reports, performs quality checks on every press load, and promptly communicates defects to press, spreader, and bond adhesive personnel. Duties also include off-bearing the press as needed, performing and documenting bond checks, and tagging and separating loads according to procedures and standards. The operator works with press and spreader crews to calculate loads and order sizes, set pressure and heat-cycle times, monitor glue tack time, and maintain press plates. The position supports production, safety, and quality goals through housekeeping, equipment inspection, teamwork, and participation in continuous-improvement and safety activities. The role operates a forklift daily at break times and may work 15 to 20 feet above ground while using fall protection.

Requirements

Good hand-eye coordination.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of an MRP system.
Good communication skills.
Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
Ability to operate a micrometer and complete required paperwork.
Ability to work 15 to 20 feet off the ground and wear fall protection while on the press.
Ability to read and understand the layup list.
Must be trained in lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to walk and stand for more than two-thirds of the shift.
Ability to use and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to climb or balance for more than one-third of the shift.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for more than one-third of the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Personal protective equipment is always required, including hearing protection and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

Load and unload the press in a timely manner.
Prepare tickets according to the provided layup list.
Use press settings according to posted production operating standards.
Accurately enter labor and record press reports legibly.
Perform quality checks on every press load and provide prompt feedback to press, spreader, or bond adhesive personnel.
Off-bear the press when needed and perform bond checks at least every half hour, documenting the results.
Tag and separate loads according to standard operating procedures and production operating standards.
Calculate load and order sizes and communicate this information to spreader crews.
Set pressure and heat-cycle times.
Trim excess veneer from the press infeed side.
Track glue tack time and communicate with the glue mixer about spread and tack levels or other glue-related issues.
Inspect and maintain press plates hourly and document the work.
Perform quality checks on every load on one-step core lines.
Communicate defects to spreader crews and other relevant personnel, including defects such as core laps and core voids.
Clean the area around the press and spreaders throughout the shift and clean presses as needed.
Break down loads for the spreader as time allows.
Help the team achieve routing-hour goals and a 3.0% fall-down target.
Measure one-step layup thickness with a micrometer and record it on the proper form.
Participate in Kaizen and 5S events and Safety and/or Quality Spoke activities.
Perform general housekeeping in the immediate work area and support team safety, production, and quality goals.
Support other press teams on the shift.
Drive a forklift daily at break times.
Match wood grades and species with load tickets.
Communicate with the spreader driver when moving loads between presses.
Perform other duties as assigned by the production mentor.