Press Specialist

Primary Purpose: Under direction of line or department supervision, may perform set up, start up, changeover and/or preventive maintenance tasks associated with production equipment and dies. Will serve in multipurpose role of support to manufacturing operations. May also operate complex production equipment.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

* Obtain specialized training related to specific production equipment

* Operate production equipment

* Coordinate activities with line support groups such as maintenance, tooling, quality control,

etc., to include scheduling of tasks and resources to complete.

* Perform or assist in changeovers.

* Assist in training of technicians.

* Diagnose and correct problems.

* Identify, propose and coordinate improvement activities.

* Perform preventive maintenance tasks.

* Assist in safety compliance of equipment and line operations.

* Collect data, assemble reports, perform routine computer functions.

*Ability to work standard forty hours week with overtime as required

*Crane experience

*Problem solving skills for basic tool knowledge

*Basic knowledge of mechanical process

*Basic knowledge of how to use measuring tools (Ex: calipers, pin gauges, point mic and feeler gauge)

*Experience in stamping metal

*Experience in press operation preferred

1. The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty, and are not intended to list or limit the duties which may be required or assigned to an employee in this classification.

2. Due to the training and expertise associated with this classification, winning bidders shall not bid on parallel or lessor job classifications for a period of two years. ______________________________________________________________________________

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience with demonstrated abilities in areas specific to those outlined in this job description. Basic grammar, math skills, and good communications skills are needed. Ability to work a standard forty-hour week with overtime as required. Some travel may be required. May be required to qualify for CDL license or fork truck certification. Ability to meet physical requirements such as lifting materials, standing for extended periods of time or exposure to environmental factors such as; noise, vibration, fumes, or chemicals.

TYPICAL TASKS OF PRESS SPECIALIST:

SETUP:

Perform changeovers (standard die changes and inner die changes)

Support and perform setup of equipment and processes

Train others in tooling care and changeovers

Identify improvement measures to reduce setup times

Manage proper storage of tooling and dies

Perform regular production activities as required

Perform part checks to maintain quality to our customers

DIES:

Troubleshooting at production line

Wire and rewire molds

Drive tow motor, operate overhead crane

Become familiar with manufacturing process in order to properly troubleshoot line

Read precision measuring instruments m(ex: calipers , point mic , feeler gauges )

Some clerical skills

MACHINE OPERATOR:

Operate specialized, complex production equipment

Obtain operator training as well as skills to train other operators

Perform set up, changeover

Diagnose problems

Program, adjust machine when needed

Perform regular production activities as required

TECHNICIAN TRAINER:

Working knowledge of manufacturing process in designated areas of assignment

Proficient in skills specific to area of assignment

Understands key quality points unique to assigned area

Must possess good communications skills so that he/she is able to demonstrate, explain and teach the production processes of area

Can provide constructive feedback and ideas for improvement on skills to technicians

Can help establish and facilitate individual training plans for technicians

Pay: $19.50 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30