Picture your first hour at Weiss Industries: you scan the production schedule, head to a Minster press, and begin dialing in a progressive die. You rig a coil with a hoist, thread the strip, set the scrap chutes, and run a meticulous first-piece inspection against the blueprint. When the dimensions check out, you release the job, coach a nearby operator on best practices, and keep an eye on multiple machines as parts roll off within spec. That’s a typical start to your day here.
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Set up and run stamping presses for both single-hit and progressive-die jobs, along with related production equipment used for forming, shaping, and stamping.
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Rig and move coil and strip materials using cranes, hoists, or tow motors as needed.
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Configure scrap chute arrangements to ensure safe, reliable material flow and waste handling.
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Verify parts meet all blueprint specifications before starting production or handing off to another operator; perform regular in-process checks.
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Read and interpret engineering blueprints with advanced accuracy, translating requirements into precise setups.
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Maintain quality through routine inspections, visual checks, and measurement verification; document results.
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Troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime and sustain throughput.
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Run and monitor multiple machines concurrently as needed to meet schedule and quality goals.
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Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in alignment with company policies and safety standards.
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Develop and train fellow operators, sharing setup techniques and quality methods.
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Advanced skill with stamping presses, associated tooling, and other production equipment, including tool/die/mold setup experience.
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Expert-level blueprint reading and parts inspection methods, including verifying part measurements match prints.
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Strength in visual inspection, defect identification, root-cause determination, containment planning, and solution recommendations.
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Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills for equipment and process issues.
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Clear, effective communication in a fast-moving production environment.
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Hands-on experience with Laser, MIG, and TIG welding processes, including welding setups for production.
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Quality inspection
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Equipment and mechanical troubleshooting
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Machine safety inspections
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Machine setups for production runs
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Blueprint reading
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Tool/die/mold setup
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Excellent communication skills
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Stamping Press (Minster, Aida, Federal)
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Press Brake
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Roll Forming Machine
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MIG Welder
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TIG Welder
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Laser Welder
Perform well, keep learning, and take on broader scope—there is a clear pathway to a management role with increased strategic oversight and compensation.
