Press Operator

General Information

Job Title: Press Operator

Base Pay: $17 / Hour; increase based on skill set advancement

Job Status: Full Time

Shift Opening: 1st

Employee Type: Non-Exempt

Job Category: Manual Labor

Minimum Experience: none

Required Degree: High school or equivalent

Manage Others: No

Description

This position is hourly in the plant facility. Position is responsible for operating or tending production equipment to required tolerances and specifications as dictated by the customer order. The wage range for this position is based on job fit and experience.

Requirements

· Prepares and adjusts press as required by product plans and production schedules

· Ensures that there are enough raw materials available

· Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications

· Ensures blue books are filled out properly as they apply

· Notify supervisor of all miss-hits

· Record count times accurately in PLEX

· Provide continuous improvement ideas

· Maintain a safe work environment

· Maintain efficiency production rate

· Maintain quality product according to quality operational procedures

· Keep work area clean and organized

· Willingness to share new ideas to make processes better

· Willingness to work in a team environment

· Regular attendance is required

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required:

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

· Valid driver’s license

· Reliable transportation

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Ability to follow instructions

· Reliable, responsible, dependable at fulfilling obligations

· Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans

· Ability to assess products for quality compliance

· Good time management skills

· Basic computer and math skills

· Good judgment and decision-making skills

· Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, distinguish color, operate machines, and visually inspect parts produced

· Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machines properly, to quickly respond to a signal when it appears

· Physical ability to do work requiring frequent lifting, twisting, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, walking and standing for 8 hours per day

· Physical ability to do work that requires lifting/pulling/carrying weights ranging from 1 to 50 lbs.

· Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted

· Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environment

• Ability to operate computers that are part of the manufacturing process
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other areas
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week with possible mandatory/voluntary over-time
• Willingness to work in temperatures ranging from approximately 60 to 95 degrees F
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, inter-department personnel, and other department heads

Preferred:

· At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work

· Knowledge of PLEX System

Summary

Dundee Manufacturing Company Inc. offers a full range of benefits for eligible employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick time and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17