The Compacting Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining Compacting equipment for powder metal production. This position includes precision work producing parts safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality.

Summary/Objective

• Setup and run all press and conveyer systems in the press area
• Accurately load/unload powder from press using overhead crane system
• Adjust and improve press programs
• Maintain correct tooling inventory
• Measure parts to ensure a high level of accuracy, reproducibility and repeatability using; digital micrometers, bench gauges, dial indicators and digital calipers
• Build and repair compacting Die sets
• Identify tooling damage root cause and improvements
• Assist other departments as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to handle high volume production
• Follow all Environmental, Health, Safety policies and procedures
• Understand and follow process documentation including process prints and work instructions
• Ability to understand and use metric measurements
• Understanding of basic math equations
• Meet quality, production and work center goals
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic Computer skills including ERP Systems
• Solid mechanical knowledge

Physical Demands

• Required to stand for long periods of time and move about the facility
• Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 40 lbs
• Use of all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Work primarily in a plant environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 - $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• 1. Why are you interested in this role?
• 2. What do you know about Bleistahl?
• 3. Why did you leave your last job (if not presently employed)
• 4. What type of manager do you work best with?
• 5. Tell me about your past attendance or your attendance philosophy.
• 6. Can you work an off shift? What is your shift preference in order?

Work Location: In person