Press Operator

Company Description Exact Tool & Die, Inc. is a private, family-owned company specializing in precision die construction, metal stampings, and assemblies. With more than 40 years of experience, the company supports OEM and Tier 1 customers with concepts, engineering changes, and CAD support for major automotive programs and launches.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly set up and operate the Stamping Press and Feed line.
• Responsible for setting up and operating press machinery to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient production.
• Review blueprints, work orders, and job specifications to follow the correct setup sequence
• Complete the various verification procedures and all preventative maintenance requirements-daily, weekly, and monthly for the machine.
• Ensure all proper housekeeping is completed for all parts and surrounding area of the machine.
• Ensure all safety requirements are maintained while setting up, running and maintaining this piece of equipment.
• Works with all other plant personnel to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing machine operation experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to work well as a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, machinery, and equipment
• Ability to see and hear in an industrial environment
• Ability to tolerate noise, machinery, and industrial equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and climb to access all parts of machinery

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or vocational school training preferred

Experience:

• Multiple years of experience as a press setup and operator required

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to learn and follow established production processes

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing/production floor environment

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time position in a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to use and expand technical press setup skills
• 401(k)+401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation: $29.00 - $32.00 / hour based on experience. M-F 6AM-2:30PM 1 shift