Press Operator (All Shifts)

**Unsolicited resumes, outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.

Who We Are

GNS North America | Established 2009

We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.

Stamping

• Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)
• Automotive & industrial metals
• Multi-location facilities for high-volume production

Laser Cutting

• Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production
• Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing
• Versatile with various metals and thicknesses

Welding & Assembly

• Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts
• Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency
• Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction

Work Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:30am-2:30pm; Monday-Friday with overtime and weekends based on business needs
• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm-10:30pm; Monday-Friday with overtime and weekends based on business needs
• 3rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:00am; Sunday-Thursday with overtime, Fridays and Saturdays based on business needs

Position Summary:

Operate automatic or semi-automatic machines or machine tools to shape and form metal products or parts. Be responsible for operating, adjusting and maintaining presses and tools. Ensure the quality production of their assigned jobs at expected production level.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate presses that may be mechanically or computer driven to produce parts.
• Perform operations such as blanking, bending, punching, forming, etc. on a variety of materials, based on blueprints and other instructions.
• Follow the control plan and perform in process inspection.
• Perform and document required visual and physical quality inspections as indicated by the Control Plan.
• Read, interpret, and comply with the production work orders.
• Responsibilities include configuring equipment and calibrating gauge settings, recognizing condition of dies, loading materials onto the equipment, feeding material through die, and positioning and removing parts from the die.
• Insure proper completion of daily paper work and uses computers for data entry in a specified and appropriate manner.
• Correctly identifies and handles non-conforming products.
• Correctly handles scrap during and after production.
• Correctly handles finished products and corresponding documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling and lubricating machines.
• Check machine operation and report faults to leader/supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work process,
• May assist in the training of other employees as indicated.
• Participate in continuous improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.
• Keep work area clean and well organized in a 5S manner.
• Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
• Ensure Quality in the workplace.

This work area will require applicants to have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a high level of attention to detail. ****It is important to note that due to the type of machinery we run, the temperatures in the plant will be high with high humidity as well.****

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The position may involve walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day. It requires being able to lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Stooping/bending/twisting is required on occasion. This job involves attention to detail. Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate.

Work Environments: Work performed in an office and shop environment. It requires wearing personal protective or safety equipment. Requires working in a non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting and exposed to hot and cold temperatures. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

**Unsolicited resumes, outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What type of Presses do you have experience working with? How many years?

Experience:

• Automotive Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person