Internal Position: Press Operator - 1st shift

Internal Posting Ends 01/16/2026 04:00PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up and operating stamping press to produce products in accordance with customer specifications and instructions.
• Completes mechanical tasks associated with die set-up, adjustments, breakdown, coil changes, die changeovers, etc.
• Performs in-press troubleshooting.
• Follows safety policies and procedures, including lock out tag out procedures.
• Performs assigned work to time standards and quality and safety expectations.
• Makes routine decisions and use problem solving to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to press/die malfunctions or issues or seeks further assistance from supervisor or maintenance staff.
• Examines the finished product to ensure no quality defects and meets customer and internal standards and specifications.
• Performs first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
• Maintains a constant watch of die and stock to prevent mishits and jamming of parts.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, removes excess material/scrap, applies lubricants as needed.
• Reports and documents basic material, production, equipment, and /or quality control issues.
• Completes required documentation/paperwork, manually or by data entry, accurately and timely.
• Ability to operate overhead crane and material handling equipment including forklifts.
• Ability to read work instructions and utilize measurement tools.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned based on the operational objectives of the company.

Education And/Or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and six (6) months of stamping press experience and/or training in automotive/manufacturing environment, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Candidates must complete an Internal Position Application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for the position.