Press Operator

Posted January 09, 2023

Employment Type Full Time

Duration Permanent

Start Date January 10, 2023

Company Size 100+

Objective of Position:

The Press Set Up & Operator role is responsible for producing laminations and parts for subassemblies of motors and generators. 

The Press Set Up & Operator position is part of the Lamination Team. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Lamination Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Lamination Team. 

Major Areas of Accountability: 

• Sets up and operates power punch presses for blanking, trimming, cutting, piercing, and forming. 
• Sets up and operates small blanking/piercing presses, shear, internal notching, external notching, large single trip presses, automatic presses, tool and die repair, production grinding and spot welder. · Operates manual and automatic presses with blank or continuous rolls of sheet metal or other materials. 
• Accurately and efficiently installs and aligns dies in presses according to drawings and/or specification of product part, adjusting as needed. 
• Selects proper dies, gauges, tooling, stops, etc. from a variety of tools. 
• Uses equipment such as drill presses, torches, hand tools, micrometers, veneers, and dial indicators. 
• Completes necessary QA documentation. 
• Works in other areas of the Lamination Team skills matrix, may stack assemblies and subassemblies. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day-to-day work. 
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations. 

Experience & Abilities

• High School degree (required) with 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience (preferred). 
• Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation. 

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs. 
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs. 
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms. 
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight, or confined spaces. 
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. 
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands, or fingers to operate machinery or tools. 
• Occasionally moves from one workstation to another to accomplish task

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