Press Operator (1st shift)

Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? We are a metal stamping facility looking for production team members for our offline press operations on 1st shift.  Previous Press Operator experience a plus!

What’s in it for you?

• Steady Work


• On the job training


• Day one holiday pay 


• Day one 401K


• Vacation Time at 91 days


• Benefits at 91 days


• Tuition Assistance


• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What are the hours and pay?
1st Shift: 5:55AM-4PM Monday-Thursday, plus overtime as needed

• Base Pay $17.70-$19.70 based on experience, per hour

What is the job?

• Complete daily job assignments and maintain a steady flow of production in an efficient manner


• Be responsible for quality goals established by process documentation


• Be responsible for production as defined by process and routing file and Process Data Sheets


• Comply with safety standards:  Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA), and Area Safety Analysis (ASA)


• Ensure that job is run in environmental compliance after instructions from supervisor/environmental group


• Monitor the mechanics and travel of the transfer system, the build up of scrap items resulting from the process, and report problems to appropriate personnel for correction


• Monitor parts visually for defects.  Alert line leader to repetitive defects, part number changes.  Remove defective parts


• Perform work according to Process Data Sheet, to include:  completion of inspection log; follow pack-out instructions, including operation of hand lift; and operation of portable ovens


• Record and report inspection results to supervisor


• Notify line leader or supervisor when inspection data is out of tolerance


• Perform routine housekeeping in work area(s) as required


• And other duties as assigned

What do you bring to the job?

• Basic reading and writing skills


• Manual dexterity required to handle parts required to meet defined rates


• Knowledge of press, dies, and setup operations


• Knowledge of control charts, inspection data, quality standards, label and banding procedures


• Written and oral communication skills


• Excitement to learn a new skill


• Tendency to follow set instructions


• Strong attention to detail


• Previous Press Operator experience (preferred)


• Proven team player


• Self-starter


• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.

Physical Requirements of the job:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Repeated lifting, packing of items (3 to 6 lbs.).


• Requires some heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. of a non-repetitive nature.


• Work with sharp tools and sharp edges on parts.


• Attention to detail in inspection.


• Must work as part of a work team.


• Requires standing, walking and/or moving about for time periods in excess of one (1) hour.


• Requires some sort of repetitive turning and/or lifting motions to be performed


• Work overtime as needed


• Work with pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, changing priorities.


• Basic computer/PC knowledge/skills preferred.


• Work with all levels of employees.


• Perform position requirements while wearing eye, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to: eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required. 

 Why should you choose American Trim?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition assistance program


• Medical, dental, vision at 91 days


• 401k (with match)


• Direct deposit


• Fixed weekly schedule


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Direct Care, for employees who elect company health benefits


• Boot reimbursement voucher every year


• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher once every 2 years


• Plenty of growth opportunities

We are a family-oriented company and our number one core value is safety 1st.

Are you Interested? Apply with us today!

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Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-18 status).