Material Press Operator - 1st shift

EMS is hiring a 1st shift Press Operator for our facility in Hamburg, PA!

Be part of a fast paced, exciting manufacturing environment with great benefits and opportunity for advancement!

Position Summary:

Set up and operate one or more automatic presses, compacting presses or four slides to punch, notch, pierce, slot, blank and form a variety of products.  Follow instructions for methods of operating presses.  Check work with micrometer and other measuring instruments and fixed gauges to check dimension to tolerances.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate one or more presses, spot welders and tapping machines. 
• May perform bench operations using hand-held equipment
• May use punch press, degreaser, welders, pneumatic and/or foot presses, optical comparator scales, micrometers, fixed gauges, templates, torque wrenches, verniers, calipers, thread comparator, plug and ring gauges
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled
• Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping order and cleanliness in area
• Wear all required PPE at all times
• Perform other related duties as required

Education and Experience:

• High School or Equivalency Diploma
• Basic Shop Math
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English
• Ability to use hand held measurement instruments
• Experience operating continuous metal strip processing equipment preferred

Physical Demands:

• Heavy lifting up to 25 lbs. 
• Standing up to 90% of time

EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits harassment of any kind