Job Description
Job Overview:
Seeking Journeyman Metal Hydraulic Prototype Press Operators.
Would you like the full-time stability of a respected industry leader that has been providing quality metal parts since 1972?
Individual must have proven experience in the Metal Stamping and development of parts and tooling. Ideal candidate for the Prototype Press Operator position would have 6+ years’ experience in deep draw, hydraulic press operating experience.
Compensation and pay based upon knowledge and experience in metal stamping and prototype, hydraulic press operation.
If you are interested in being paid for your performance, full medical, dental and vision, paid holidays and vacations, attendance bonus, profit sharing, paid education, and the opportunity to enjoy the pride and rewards of a job well done...this is the place for you.
Job Summary:
The Prototype Press Operator safely set up two piece dies and operate prototype hydraulic presses to produce stampings, utilizing various high strength metals. Understand and apply press techniques; work quickly and skillfully with the hands; accept responsibility for the work performed; visualize what the finished product should look like; operate press room equipment with skill.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Set up and operation of Hydraulic Press; assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications within target completion times.
- Barber dies including class A surfaces.
- Try out dies within target completion times.
- Cut blanks for other dies.
- Run quality parts with a goal to meet or exceed production targets.
- Perform spotting of tools.
- Develop tooling concepts / blanks.
- Identity problems and recommend solutions.
- Safely and independently all presses operate including hydraulic and mechanical.
- Coordinates with operators & supervision to maintain production schedule and run rates.
- Produces the required quantity of parts within established time, specifications and tolerances.
- Identifies malfunctions or out-of-tolerance parts; adjusts dies and controls of machine to correct errors.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates degree, Certification, or equivalent combination of work and education.
Minimum 1 year experience
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
