Company Description
Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!
Job Description
The Press Operator will process Tinplate and Wire-mesh material into finished and semi-finished product via various slitting, cutting, and punching techniques.
Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Key Technical Responsibilities
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Operate punch presses and other production equipment used in slitting, cutting, and punching tinplate and wire-mesh materials.
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Read and interpret work orders, production instructions, and basic technical drawings to ensure accurate product specifications.
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Monitor production output and achieve established hourly production goals.
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Record material usage, labor hours, and production data accurately using tracking systems and computer applications.
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Perform in-process quality inspections and measurements to ensure products meet specifications and tolerance requirements.
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Identify equipment issues, machine malfunctions, or process concerns and promptly communicate them to supervision.
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Complete basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and maintain equipment cleanliness.
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Maintain an organized workstation and adhere to all safety, quality, and ISO-related procedures.
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Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
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One (1) year of manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience preferred; equivalent training or experience will be considered.
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Experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Manufacturing/Technical Skills.
- One (1) year of manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience preferred; equivalent training or experience will be considered.
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Experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
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Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from work orders, basic blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
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Strong mathematical aptitude, including:
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Unit conversions and measurements
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Material and production calculations using a calculator
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Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
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Basic computer proficiency for:
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Production tracking
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Labor reporting
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Material transactions
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Employee self-service applications
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Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
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Ability to work outside of standard schedule to meet department expectations and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience operating punch presses, slitters, cutters, or similar metal-processing equipment.
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Previous experience working with metal products, wire mesh, or related manufacturing materials.
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Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices.
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Experience working within ISO-certified manufacturing environments.
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Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
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Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery and equipment.
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Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling materials.
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Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all safety procedures.
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Capacity to perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Additional Information
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For full benefit offerings, click HERE.
Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
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