Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Diez Group, Kansas City, is a tier one manufacturing supplier of blanked material. We are looking for a Stacker-Press/Operator to join our team. Your position will focus on safe and efficient set-up, changeover, safe operation, and troubleshooting of the press machines. We have a second-shift position available.
The Diez Group is a Hispanic-owned minority business that believes in on-time delivery of high-quality products at a competitive price to its customers.
Hourly Pay up to $21.50 per hour (based on experience)
Overtime after 40 hours
Double time on Sunday after 40 hours
Shift differential for 2nd shift $.75 per hour
Summary/Objective
Your position will focus on the setup, changeovers, safe operation, and troubleshooting of the press machines to their maximum efficiency and output in a 160,000 sq. foot facility. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read measuring devices and interpret blueprints and drawings. You must observe workplace safety rules and guidelines. Prior experience in a warehouse environment is a plus, and while experience operating a press is preferred, we are willing to train otherwise motivated applicants. You must be able to interpret written instructions, stand, crouch, and lift objects throughout a normal shift. Exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
Benefits
The Company provides a comprehensive health plan. Employees will be eligible to participate in most benefits following 90 days of employment.
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Anthem Blue Cross, Delta Dental, and EyeMed vision insurance
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Employee contribution is based on tier level coverage selected for each line of coverage.
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Life Insurance – Basic and Accidental Death & Dismemberment – at no cost to you, of 1x your base salary
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Short Term – at no cost to you, at 60% of base salary
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401k Retirement Plan – eligibility for participation after the first of the month following three (3) months of employment
Essential Functions
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Read and understand work instructions, handle material to and from the work station, and gets work station and equipment ready for production.
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Perform die changeovers and select the correct materials to run.
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Must be able to solve the majority of problems if setup-related.
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Correct, or seek support to correct, any setup or tool problems preventing the production of good parts.
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Operates the press to punch and form parts according to specifications.
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Adjusts and tightens hold-down bolts, dies, springs, and pins. Lubricates material and parts as required.
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Complete all required and assigned paperwork.
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Performs housekeeping activities daily as outlined by the supervisor.
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Complies with all quality checks, including first part and last part inspection.
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Maintains quality standards, keeps the work station in order, reports work shortages, and performs own rework.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Professional crane operator certification a plus
- Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment (hilo, crane, manlift)
- Able to effectively communicate problems, root cause and corrective actions needed to upper management and support staff
- Perform all work in an ethical manner
- Take imitative when you see something that needs fixing, don’t wait for it to break
- Adhere to attendance policy
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job primarily operates in a plant floor environment and required the use of PPE. The job may also require working in a truck lot or office setting. This role routinely uses hand tools and various meters. In addition to standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those essential functions that must be successfully performed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, ascending/descending stairs, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The position also requires being able to operate and be certified / licensed to operate powered industrial equipment such as hilos, manlifts and cranes.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, weekend work and extended hours as required.
Travel
This position requires no travel.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma
- 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to read and decipher blue prints and schematics.
- Ability to make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
- The ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with up to 20 pounds as the most frequent lift
- The ability to physically perform the requirements of the tasks assigned
- Must possess acceptable work history and attendance record
- Excellent coordination, focus and dedication to following safety protocols
AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added, deleted, or change at any time with or without notice.
