MTE - Press Operator

Position Summary: The Press Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of press equipment. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the operation of all types of machines and work to ensure that they are well maintained.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, tape measures, schedules, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines according to the specifications.
• Work to adjust and operate speed and control the load of the machines.
• Monitor the finished products obtained to ensure the quality conforms to the specifications.
• Monitor the working of the machine and report the need for improvement, defects or
• malfunctions, etc.
• Operation of lifting devices as needed.
• Maintain tools and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Look for opportunities to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.
• Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Shut down process if unsafe.
• Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.

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.

1. Must be dependable and self-motivated.
2. Must possess good communication skills.
3. Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.
4. Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

Education and/or Experience:                               

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand and is frequently required to walk.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move objects. Objects over 50 pounds will require the assistance of other staff or mechanical devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Be willing to work overtime when required at times due to production demands and availability of material.

Work Environment

· Exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, and industrial lubricants.

· Requires use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

· May involve standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods.

Shift: M-Th 6:00am-4:30pm EST

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.