Press Operator I - Night Shift

Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings.

At Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer. 

Job Summary: Operates presses and performs secondary operations as need to complete work orders.

What you will be doing: 

• Operates assigned stamping press.
• Completes all paperwork associated with each assigned automated assembly machine, i.e., work order traveler, lot/reel labels, box content form, machine maintenance schedule, etc. 
• Perform all visual inspections for slugmarks, malformed and/or damaged parts, etc. 
• Responsible for checking camber, twist, and hard gauge checks, insertion force and withdrawal force and recording results as indicated on the QIP Inspection Data Sheet. 
• Maintain appropriate supplies at each assigned machine necessary to complete work order timely. 
• Change reels or boxes at completion of a lot, verify reel / lot count and apply appropriate identification labels.
• Empty slug pans at assigned presses at the end of each shift, at a minimum. Empty slug pans upon completion of work order.
• Move finished products to designated area in warehouse.
• Add designated stamping lubricant to reservoirs as needed.
• Empty waste oil into designated containers as needed.
• Manage time effectively to maximize production. 
• Perform packaging duties of loose piece product as needed.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property. 

What you will bring to the team: 

• Experience using basic hand tools, measuring tools, or production equipment is a plus. 
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation. 
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn press operations and quality inspection techniques.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior manufacturing or machine-operation experience preferred but not required for entry-level consideration.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment preferred.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information: 

At Sigma Engineered Solutions our vision is to be the global partner of choice by exceeding customer expectations. Our team members are essential to our customers success, and we look for these qualities when adding members to our team:

• exemplary honesty and integrity
• customer focused
• strive for continuous improvement in all they do
• are courageous and trustworthy
• are committed to teamwork
• are socially and environmentally responsible
• act proactively in the best interest of all stakeholders

If you share these qualities and you feel your background is not a perfect fit for a job, we encourage you to apply! Your background may have a telling story that makes you a better fit than you realize. 

We are hard at work to make sure our people are taken care of and our benefits meet their needs. What does this look like?

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage 
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary bonus program