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Press Operator

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Job Description - Press Operator

As a Press Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to set up, operates and monitors the press.


How you’ll contribute to our company:



  1. Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil

  2. Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirement and ensure compliance with customer and production requirements

  3. Setup the press including dies and alignment of part and scrap chutes/conveyors

  4. Setup the press/levelers/flattener to the proper program or required parameters

  5. Thread coil thru leveler/flattener, feed unit

  6. Monitor condition of blanks to ensure compliance with customer requirements and production instructions

  7. Adjust press setup as needed for quality

  8. Setup skids on the parts conveyors to ensure no disruption of production

  9. Remove scrap from press and empty hoppers as necessary

  10. Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary

  11. Assist press packager as needed

  12. Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead

  13. Clean and maintain housekeeping of press area


 Here’s what we can offer:



  • Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment

  • Free Telehealth Services

  • Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance 

  • 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year

  • Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment

  • Paid Holidays starting day one!

  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

  • Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more

  • Safety Incentive Program

  • Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment

  • Free uniforms after 60 days of employment

  • Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment

  • Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services


Here’s what is needed to be successful:



  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control – X bar and R charts, individual moving range charts, basic distribution analysis

  • Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes, and quality standards

  • Knowledge of steel press machines including their major components and limitations

  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements

  • Ability to accurately use tape measures, Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital/dial indicators, height gauge, computer, part specific gauges and micrometers

  • Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions

  • Ability to communicate effectively



  • Ability to see details at close range. Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platform

  • Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squat

  • Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time

  • Ability to repetitively reach and grasp

  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds


 


Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.


 

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