Press Operator - Fabrication

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the setting up and operating mechanical and hydraulic presses and safely producing product per instructions and blueprint.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and productively set-up and operate presses up to and including 2500 Ton press.
• Processes all transactions in company systems in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform first, in-process and final inspection using various measuring instruments.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 0-3 months experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate, read and write in English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Intermediate Shop Math

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints including geometric dimensioning.
• Ability to accurately perform inspections of produced work through use of appropriate quality tools, including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Ability to do basic data entry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium work – Lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Moving over 50 pounds requires a lifting device or team lift.

• Stand / Sit
• Walk
• Use hands/fingers
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Push/pull/reach
• Repetitive motion

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with working in a high traffic, heavy machinery, manufacturing plant. Typical work hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:45AM – 4:15 PM (may vary by area in department). This position may require overtime. Work hours may change at the Management’s discretion with prior notice.