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Set-Up Operator - 3 / APP

Connecticut Spring & Stamping
Farmington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026


Job Title

Set-Up Operator 3 / APP

Job Number

51-4081.00

Department

Automatic Power Press

Reports to

Supervisor / Auto Power Press


Primary Position Objectives

Sets up and operates Automatic Power Presses in the APP Department. Assists in the direction of other Set-Up and Operator staff to achieve department and company goals and the desired quality and quantity of work. Will work with the oversight of the Department Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor.


Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

Set-up

  • Production output of the Auto-Power Press area to insure that scheduled deliveries are met and to improve process flow.
  • In process QIP specifications specific to the Auto-Power Press area operation and quality requirements.
  • Oversee quality to insure all production is dimensionally correct.
  • Operator and set-up personnel training.
  • Troubleshooting all aspects of Auto-Power Press operations.
  • Use of “foreman’s dispatch and open order” reports and maintaining production reports.
  • Monitor Set Up operations (of department staff) recommend corrections – changes as required
  • Recommend and oversee all machine maintenance in the Auto-Power Press area.
  • Supports Company engineering in the development of tooling projects as needed.
  • Supports maintenance tool room as directed by department Supervisor.

Other

  • Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
  • Observes Company processes and makes recommendations for improvement
  • May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
  • Performs other duties as may be required.
  • Ability to work overtime to meet the needs of the department and CSS business
  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.




Qualifications

 

Education/Experience

  • High School graduate.
  • Requires a very high degree of precision and control in their work.
  • Knowledgeable in set up of progressive dies, presses & Wintress die controls.
  • Ability to set up tools into presses 60T-330T, BRUDERS, FEIN Blank.
  • Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, “bendies, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads. 
  • High degree of attention and care required, preventing injury to self and others when operating machine tools.
  • Ability to make independent judgment decisions.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes (stamping, machining, secondary operations, etc.)

Physical Requirements

  • Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
  • Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from 

position-to-position.

  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted


The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job


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