Press Operator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. Adjust ram strokes of presses to specified lengths, using hand tools. Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws. Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools. Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers. Lubricate workpieces with oil. Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines. Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices. Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies. Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges. Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances. Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes. Set blade tensions, heights, and angles to perform prescribed cuts, using wrenches. Sharpen dulled blades, using bench grinders, abrasive wheels, or lathes. Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools. Thread ends of metal coils from reels through slitters and secure ends on recoilers. Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations. Turn valves to start flow of coolant against cutting areas or to start airflow that blows cuttings away from kerfs. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: We are willing to train for these positions but a basic mechanical knowledge is desired. These positions may require some heavy lifting and repetitive motion at times. Most of our employees are cross trained and your duties may vary due to the work load and/or needs of other team members. We strive in providing a hassle free working enviroment were all team members have the ability to communicate and work well together. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: View email address on click.appcast.io Call For Appointment: Call Ph# View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm