Press Operator

Press Operator ( 2nd and 3rd )

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for an experienced full-time Press Operator to work in our Cherryville, NC, location. This person will report to the Production Supervisor. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• To operate primary operations equipment- Molding.
• To efficiently and safely operate equipment, including making satisfactory adjustments to ensure product quality.    
• To know and follow procedures applicable to this job classification.
• Legibly record and maintain applicable product/process information.
• Effectively utilize measuring equipment and information obtained from its use to ensure the continuation of control conditions.
• Provide active input to the continuation of control conditions.
•  Effectively communicate job-related information to co-workers, supervisor, service areas, and others who need to know.                     
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other functional areas.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function of this position.
• Provide assistance in writing new or revising old procedures.
• Participated in the training of others and aid in their appraisal.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

• Qualifications
• Able to read and understand procedures, process sheets, etc.
• Able to do basic math calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Understand decimals, Fractions, percentages, averages, etc.
• Able to write legible sentences.
• Operate and adjust equipment properly.
• Properly use measuring equipment and accurately interpret results.
• Understand and apply SPC fundamentals.
• Demonstrate satisfactory relational skills with regard to communications, cooperative associations, and participation in continuous improvement.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable process documentation.
• Exhibit positive team behaviors.

The base salary range for this position is $17/hour to $21.00/hour.​

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About Our Company

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a world leader in the Powdered Metal Industry, has an opening for a Press Operator at its Cherryville, NC location. Since 1927, Keystone has pioneered many advancements in technology and products in the PM industry. Today, Keystone is part of Sumitomo Electric’s Industrial Materials segment, which has thirteen P/M companies located in nine different countries around the world. Keystone operates plants in St. Marys and Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, and Cherryville, North Carolina.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com and our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric). 

Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.