Press Operator Jobs

Job Title: Press Operator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Forging

Reports to: Forging Supervisor

Night Shift

Purpose:

This position is responsible for operating a trim die press. The operator is charged with operating the press with timely cycles and checking parts consistently and accurately for quality defects.

General Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
• Press operation and product quality assurance.
• Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
• Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.
• Ensures Press utilization is at a maximum operational availability.
• Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
• Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
• Ensuring consistent basic quality standards and procedures.

Skills:

• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Requirements:

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing to work a (4 Star) 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM to 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM. New Operators will most likely start on night shift.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.
• Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
• Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.
• High school degree or GED equivalency.
• Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting, walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
• Must work safely.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to accurately use basic math.

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