Press Operator I - HDS

This position reports to the Press Work Center Manager/Press Supervisor

Job Summary:

Learn and perform tasks associated with hand transfer tools.  Perform press helper duties as assigned.  Perform rework activities as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to operate hand transfer press and perform tasks associated with them.
• Assist the Press Operator by performing any task necessary to keep the press running quality parts.
• Catch parts and stack them in totes or boxes while visually inspecting the parts for any type of defects.
• Clean the press and press area any time the press is not running
• Run secondary presses or operations quickly and safely.
• Must be able to learn how to read micrometers and calipers.
• Must be able to understand and use any type of gage supplied to maintain the quality of the parts produced.
• Learn and perform all functions in relation to current QAD inventory system.
• Perform Quality checks correctly and at proper times required.
• Requires lifting up to 40 lbs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Prior press experience preferred but not required.

Required Safety Equipment:

• Cut resistance gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Cut resistance sleeves (worn to elbow)
• Earplugs or Muffs
• Metatarsal Steel Toe shoes

Educational Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Training Required:

• Must be willing to complete Press Classes 
• Must be willing to complete Overhead Crane training.

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs on a consistent basis
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts (up to 7 days a week.)
• Must be able to stand 10 to 12 hours daily (up to 7 days a week.)
• Must have physical dexterity