Our client in Taylor is in need of experienced press operators for their facility. They operate on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts, Monday-Friday with possible overtime, $18-$20 per hour depending on the shift, contract to hire.
PRESS SET UP & OPERATOR
- The purpose of this job is to set and operate large and small ton presses, Punch press, Brake Press and CNC Press Brakes.
Essential Functions of Job:
- The essential functions of the job include: obtaining the required fixtures, die and materials needed; setting up, operating, adjusting and cleaning the press; checking the press
- Inspecting the parts; measuring work carefully by using precision tools
- Obtaining inspection for first piece approval; running prototypes based upon directions
- Following job instructions including blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids
- Verifying conformance of work piece to specifications; recognizing typical problems in parts and equipment when they occur; performing tool changeover and adjustments
- Applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures; cleaning and other general shop tasks
- Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Skills required to carry out the essential functions include the ability to:
- Learn and master new skills
- Understand and follow directions and rules
- Safely and effectively operate various machinery and equipment
- Produce (quality and quantity) parts that meet specifications and expected output levels
- Visually identify and correct deficiencies in parts produced
- Employ a high degree of accuracy and precision in performing work according to instructions and specifications\
- Work from oral instructions, penciled layouts, blueprints, sketches, and by reference to parts
- Interact appropriately and collaborate with fellow employees and management
- Communicate effectively (written and oral) with other employees and management
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Work efficiently in a fast paced manufacturing environment with the flexibility to prioritize duties and multi-task at different levels
Equipment operated as part of the essential functions: (includes but is not limited to)
- Large or small ton presses, punch presses, brake press and/or CNC press brake, end finish machines, hand grinding tools, saws, micrometer, squares, calipers, forklift truck, telephone, computer and related technology.
Attendance/Hours required as part of the essential functions:
- Full time, 40 hour, 5 day work week unless the company approves less than full-time employment.
- Overtime to accommodate production schedules will be required.
Physical requirements which are part of the essential functions:
- Standing, sitting, moving, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping hearing or equivalent, sight-visual acuity. Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers including fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism; skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects; coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously and bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time.
Mental requirements which are part of the essential functions:
- The ability to; read and understand job instructions; effectively communicate and interact with others
Educational and or prior experience requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years experience running the applicable presses.
- Experience with set up and adjustments during operations. Able to interpret blueprints, basic computer skills, have general inspection knowledge, and an understanding of basic shop math, geometry and trigonometry.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CNC: 1 year (Preferred)
- Stamping press: 1 year (Preferred)
- Press brake machine: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Taylor, MI 48180 (Required)
Work Location: In person
