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Press Operator

$49.92k
Are you ready to accelerate your career? Join a fast-growing industry leader that is expanding operations and needs a skilled Press Operator! Recognized as a top employer in the area, we offer an energetic workplace where your skills will truly shine. You will enjoy a dynamic team environment and an engaging workplace culture to look forward to every day. To apply, please send your resume to View email address on randstadusa.com

salary: $49,920 - $60,160 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11:30 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

  • Install, align, and secure appropriate dies and tooling into the press according to specific job blueprints.

  • Safely operate mechanical or hydraulic pressing machines to stamp, shape, or form materials to exact production standards.

  • Conduct regular part inspections using precision tools like calipers and micrometers to ensure all outputs meet strict dimensional tolerances.

  • Perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery, including lubricating components and replacing worn-out parts.

  • Load raw materials, such as heavy metal coils or blanks, into the feeding mechanisms manually or by utilizing overhead hoists and cranes.

  • Watch the machinery closely during operation to detect malfunctions, jams, or structural defects early and minimize scrap material.

  • Maintain strict adherence to all workplace safety protocols, including wearing required PPE and utilizing machine guards and lockout/tagout procedures.

  • Accurately record production data, part counts, and maintenance logs into the company system to track daily output and efficiency.

The essential functions of this role include:

  • working in a smoke free environment
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
  • standing for 8 hours at one time
  • working up to 40 hrs of overtime per week
  • working weekends

Skills

  • Press Operation
  • Basic Math
  • Safety
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Ability to Use Tools
  • Setup
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Standing
  • Following Instructions

Qualifications

  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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