Press Set up & Operator - 1st Shift

Team: Lamination
Reports to: Lamination Team Supervisor
Primary Objective of Position:
The Press Set Up & Operator role is responsible for producing laminations and parts for subassemblies of motors and generators.

Skills Matrix:
The Press Set Up & Operator position is part of the Lamination Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Lamination Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Lamination Team.

Major Areas of Accountability:

- Sets up and operates power punch presses for blanking, trimming, cutting, piercing and forming.

- Sets up and operates small blanking/piercing presses, shear, internal notching, external notching, large single trip presses, automatic presses, tool and die repair, production grinding and spot welder.

- Operates manual and automatic presses with blank or continuous rolls of sheet metal or other materials.

- Accurately and efficiently installs and aligns dies in presses according to drawings and/or specification of product part, making adjustments as needed.

- Selects proper dies, gauges, tooling, stops, etc. from a variety of tools.

- Uses equipment such as drill presses, torches, hand tools, micrometers, veneers and dial indicators.

- Completes necessary QA documentation.

- Works in other areas of the Lamination Team skills matrix, may stack assemblies and subassemblies.

- Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.

- Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- High School degree (required) with 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience (preferred).

- Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation.
Physical Requirements: ·

- Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.

- Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.

- Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.

- Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.

- Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

- Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.

- Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks
Salary
$17 - $22
Based on experience and qualifications

Pay Types
Voluntary weekend overtime.
Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Full-time (Union)

Benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job

- 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire

- Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential

- Company paid Holidays (12)

- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued

- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability

- Company paid Life Insurance

- Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)

- $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program

- Company provided tools

- Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses

- Secure, onsite free parking