Press Set Up Operator- Metal Stamping- West Babylon. NY

Check-Mate Industries LLC located in West Babylon, NY.  Over the past 40 years, Check-Mate has proven to be the winning move for hundreds of customers in a diverse range of industries.  The company has been recognized as an innovator and leader in tool & die, stampings and assemblies. Whether producing high-precision tools and progressive dies, stamping, or assemblies for everything from healthcare to personal security products, Check-Mate out-thinks, out-maneuvers, and out-performs its competition. 

Check-Mate Industries has an opening for a Press Set-Up Operator to work in its West Babylon, New York Facility.  Press Set Up Operators prepare machine tools and production tools for press operators. They set up jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, and stamping tools on machines that are used for the shaping of metal.  Responsible for setting up plastic injection and/or metal stamping presses.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Includes, but not be limited to the following
 

• Press Set Up Operator sets up dies, fixtures or assemblies in accordance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Press Set Up Operator troubleshoots equipment failures and problems with appropriate personnel.
• Press Set Up Operator selects and sets speed and feed of machine according to type of operation and specified material and finish.
• Press Set Up Operator will start the machine to obtain first run work piece and verifies dimensional tolerances.
• Press Set Up Operator recommends adjustments to processes and equipment to produce a product that meets company standards and customer requirements.
• Press Set Up Operator reports equipment failures and unusual sounds or actions while operating equipment.
• Press Set Up Operator instructs operators or other workers in machine setup and operation.
• Press Set Up Operator coordinates and pre-stages all necessary items for die change.
• Press Set Up Operator manually loads parts or blanks into machine and place parts into inventory baskets.
• Press Set Up Operator will load coils and feeds material into die where applicable.
• Press Set Up Operator inspects components and assemblies visually for quality defects including scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, etc.
• Press Set Up Operator inspects parts for quality defects. Measure part to ensure they meet specifications.
• Press Set Up Operator performs first piece inspection of set-up parts as required by Quality Inspection Instructions and/or as directed by supervisor.
• Press Set Up Operator records and reports production, quality and inventory information accurately.
• Press Set Up Operator performs destruct in accordance with Quality Inspection Instructions.
• Press Set Up Operator notifies Supervisor when specifications are not being met.
• Press Set Up Operator monitors press for proper operation and reports any malfunctions or problems to supervisor and maintenance.
• Press Set up Operator sets the PLC’s (Pneumatic Logic Controllers) inside the presses.
• Press Set Up Operator pays attention to detail, troubleshoots die set up and the way the press runs to achieve optimal results.
• Press Set Up Operator repairs broken punches, buttons, shims, if possible. Contact Tool Room for help with more extensive repairs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED from an institution of higher learning
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 0-1 year of experience in a metal stamping environment operating high speed stamping presses
• Knowledgeable of OSHA and MIOSHA requirements as applied to the die set up and press operation
• Knowledgeable of TS16949 and ISO 9001
• Certified to drive a forklift 
• Physically able to bend, squat, twist, climb, reach and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to be on feet for extended time per shift
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Communicates well with others
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Accuracy, attention to detail and being well organized
• Must be safety conscious

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D