Titan International, Inc. a global leading wheel and tire assembly manufacturer for the agriculture, construction, forestry and mining markets has an openings for 2nd & 3rd shift Press Operators in the Des Moines, IA facility. The primary function of this position is to take the green tire and use a pre-molded press, mold and complete a new tire according to specification. Know, practice, and be in compliance with all safety rules and procedures. Maintain communication and teamwork to produce a product of the highest quality by the most effective process.
Essential Functions
- Operators keep workplace clean and neat at all times.
- Performs press preparation using keyboard, enters information about serial and identification into computer.
- Responsible for press preparation and operation and servicing 12-15 presses.
- Presses are set up by Press Services according to specifications from lead man.
- Insures press ready (warmed) to perform an extended first cure.
- Moves green tires to presses on tire racks and will spray tires.
- Top of mold is sprayed, bottom is closed.
- Inspects green tire for catalog number and possible defects and/or foreign material. • Places tire into press over the bladder and seated on bottom bead ring and activates press.
- Removes tire when press opens, inspects tire, sends to the finish area.
Qualifications
- High school diploma and/or general education (GED): and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that performs the essential function of this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to meet the Ergonomic as well as the Physical Base Score for this position.
- Stand 30%, Walk 70% of each day. - Lifting/carring items 25 - 80 lbs.
- Lifting bulky objects
- Push/pulling 10-50 lbs. on a carrier. Static 5 lbs.
- Pinch minimum 6 lbs.
- Grasp minimum 45 lbs.
- Full range of motion required: 100% inside, moderate noise, moderate vibration, moving mechanical parts, protrusions, narrow access, and burns up and down height, fumes, odors, gases, slick floors, steps, explosions and chemicals.
Safety Requirements:
- Must follow safety rules and safe practices to prevent injury to self and others.
- Must wear all required safety equipment and/or tools required for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.30 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work in an excessive heat environment?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
