Summary

Title: Press Operator
Reports to: Operations Manager
Employment type: Non-Exempt
Location: Prophetstown, Illinois

Description

As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for efficiently operating machines. You will be tasked with safely and efficiently operating press producing quality parts. This position requires a solid understanding of metalworking principles, equipment operation, and a commitment to quality assurance. The components you produce through precise forming and cutting will find applications across various industries.

Job Duties

  • Production Operation: Operate press other machinery and produce parts according to blueprints and work instructions, as well as company expectations. Types of presses include: Amada lasers, turrets, press brakes and stamping presses.
  • Part Inspection: Examine parts for defects or imperfections to ensure that parts meet our quality expectations.
  • Quality Control: Use precision measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to monitor the production process to verify that each component meets the specified dimensions and tolerances.
  • Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while operating machinery. Maintain a clean and organized work area to minimize safety hazards.
  • Problem Solving: With assistance of supervisor troubleshoot any issues that arise during the production process, such as machine malfunctions or irregularities in the production process. Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to resolve problems promptly.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production output, scrap, machine settings, and any issues encountered during the process. Provide feedback to supervisors and engineering teams for process improvement.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in discussions and initiatives aimed at improving production processes, tooling designs, and operational efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational training in metal fabrication or a related field is preferred.
  • Proven experience in heavy metal fabrication. Experience with Amada lasers, turrets, press brakes and stamping presses are a plus.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
  • Knowledge of metal materials and their behavior during cutting and forming processes.
  • Ability to perform accurate measurements using various tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
  • Adherence to safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

(ADA) Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

  • Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information related to job duties.
  • Language Ability: Requires speaking with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
  • Intelligence: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques related to administrative and clerical duties; to make independent judgments without supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
  • Verbal Aptitude: The ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add, subtract, multiply, and divide figures. 
  • Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas through spoken words. (Hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear)
  • Physical lifting and movement: Ability to walk or stand 8-12 hours a day. Ability to lift, push, pull or move 75 pounds. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. Manual dexterity for precise adjustments and handling of components.