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SPR-Small Press Operator 1st shift

Martinrea International Inc.
Springfield, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

  • Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
  • Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
  • Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
  • Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea in Springfield TN.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Major Health Insurance Carrier
  • Dental Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K - match 50%
  • Short and Long term Disability

 

Job Summary: Operate a variety of presses, from 50 ton to 3000 ton, while ensuring quality and productivity standards are met. Perform set up and complete necessary documentation.

 

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent communication, decision making, problem solving, and organization skills
  • Must be able to work in a team and independently
  • Must have a good knowledge of the English language
  • Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949

 

Essential Functions:

  • Operate hand transfer and progressive die operation, and complete duties according to specific job instructions
  • Problem solve automation issues as they arise
  • Meet targeted production quotas according to work instructions and verbal directions
  • Ensure only quality parts are passed onto the next operation, and notify Press Shop Supervisor of quality related problems
  • Complete all necessary documentation (production reports, quality alerts, BOS sheets) correctly and in a timely manner
  • Load, band, and handle coils
  • Set up transfer press
  • Produce, pack, and label parts (barcodes, process cards) according to BOS instructions
  • Make adjustments to feed line and press
  • Participate in die changes and record progress of continuous improvements of changes
  • Check to make sure all guards are in place and light curtains are working
  • Compare first and last piece with gage requirements and boundary samples to determine conformance with standard
  • Identify press material defects and their causes
  • Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Press Shop Supervisor
  • Operators can move up in pay and responsibility upon approval from Press Shop Supervisor, Press Shop Manager, and HR Manager. Mobility scale goes from Operator, to Transfer Press Operator, to Set Up. Forklift and/or crane license will be achieved when transitioning to the Transfer Press Operator position.
  • Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

 

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization.

 

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 

Reasoning Ability:

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

Work Environment:

  • 100% Plant Floor (PPE Required)

 

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, walk, and lift/move up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to talk and lift/move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to crouch/kneel, pull/push, reach, sit, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.

 

Health and Safety:

  • Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
  • Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

 

Other Duties:

  • This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

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