What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator Full position at Amsted Automotive Group?
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain dies in the press and secondary equipment (like de-coilers and conveyors).
- Use a forklift and overhead crane to load and unload steel coils, handle scrap, and transport materials.
- Collaborate with team members to support plant goals and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read and interpret precision gauges and visually inspect parts for quality.
- Preferred experience with automated stamping presses (400 tons).
- Must be able to operate a forklift.
Benefits:
- Incentive bonus
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Prescription drug plan
- 401K
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Short-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness reimbursement
- Employee recognition programs
- Discount opportunities
Work Environment:
- Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Safety glasses with side shields
- Earplugs
- Additional PPE for specific tasks
- Constant Activities (75-100% of the time):
- Bend, kneel, crouch, squat, stand, twist, and walk
- Climb stairs or ladders
- Push or pull up to 15 lbs
- Reach overhead and to the sides
- Operate forklifts and power tools
- Work on uneven surfaces and at heights
- Visually inspect items and communicate clearly
- Frequent Activities (50-75% of the time):
- Push/pull 15-30 lbs
- Occasional Activities (25-50% of the time):
- Sit
- Lift/carry up to 50lbs
- Push/pull 30-50 lbs
- Reach behind
- Exposure to temperatures over 80°
- Rare Activities (0-25% of the time):
- Lift/carry 15-30lbs
- Push/pull over 50 lbs
- Exposure to temperatures below 50°