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Press Operator

The Schebler Company
Bettendorf, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2025 CLOSED ON 10/14/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at The Schebler Company?

AT SCHEBLER, YOU'RE MORE THAN AN EMPLOYEE. YOU'RE AN OWNER.


We have a long tradition of excellence at Schebler, both in the products we sell and the services we provide.


Our Employee-Owners

In January 2022, Schebler transferred ownership to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our culture of ownership means every employee is held accountable for how we run our business. In return, employees have a voice in what we do, receive more job security, and have generous retirement benefits. Through our ESOP, each employee accumulates shares over time at no cost to them, which they can cash in when they retire or leave.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete knowledge and understanding of safe press brake operations.
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • The capacity to read prints and drawings, including but not limited to 1st angle, 3rd angle, as well as hand sketches.
  • The ability to write CNC programs to form complex sheet meatal parts using information on provided prints and drawings.
  • Must be able and willing to run large volume production orders efficiently.
  • Have complete knowledge of measuring tools used to verify parts, tape measures, protractors, combination square and other attachments, dial calipers, etc.
  • Spent 8 hours standing at machine forming parts.
  • Be responsible for the safety of any additional workers assisting in the forming of oversized sheet metal parts.
  • Have a complete understanding of the forming of all sheet metal materials, and the tooling that is required to do so.
  • Competence in using equipment to assist in the lifting of large sheet metal parts before during and after the forming operation.


Qualifications and Requirements:


Education:
High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Press operation, metal fabrication, welding, or assembly experience preferred.


Necessary Skills:


  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.


Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time during a regular workday.
  • Must be able to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
  • Must be able to climb up and down ladders.
  • Must be able to work while in stooped, kneeling, or crouched position.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to lift 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Must be able to pull pallet jack weighing up to 200 pounds.
  • Will work in manufacturing environment that includes exposure to dirt, heat, noise, odors, vibration, dust, cold, and fumes.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements.

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