Precision Production Equipment Operator - Metals & Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

Precision Production Equipment Operator – Metals & Assembly

Imagine stepping onto a manufacturing floor where every adjustment matters and your craftsmanship drives quality. In this full-time role, you’ll rotate through Die Cast, Knobline, Punch Press, and Stake Flag areas, broadening your toolkit while contributing to reliable, high-quality output.

Challenges You’ll Tackle

• Prepare, set up, and operate complex production equipment with accuracy.
• Load raw materials and components based on work orders and specifications.
• Follow setup instructions meticulously to achieve repeatable results.
• Dial in basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality and production rates.
• Continuously monitor for jams, defects, and irregular operation.
• Inspect parts visually and perform routine quality checks.
• Apply gauges, calipers, and other measurement tools as required.
• Remove, trim, assemble, and package finished parts for shipment or next-step processing.
• Document output completely and accurately on production paperwork.
• Keep your station clean and organized to support safe, efficient work.
• Adhere to safety procedures and PPE guidelines without exception.
• Assist with changeovers, tooling, roll changes, and minor troubleshooting as trained.

Your Rotation: Department Highlights

• Die Cast: Operate die-casting machinery; handle molded metal parts; remove excess material; perform final inspections.
• Knobline: Run equipment that manufactures and assembles knob components; monitor output closely.
• Punch Press: Set and run progressive stamping lines; load coils; monitor dies; install guards; check parts; complete first-piece inspections.
• Stake Flag: Operate wire-cutting and related equipment to produce and assemble marking flags and wire stakes.

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
• Mechanical curiosity and the capacity to learn multiple machines.
• Comfort following clear written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with measuring tools is beneficial.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Dependable attendance with a steady work history.
• Excited to cross-train and support different departments.
• Committed to safe work practices around moving machinery and metal components.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Perform repetitive motions of hands, arms, and body.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and handle materials.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work amid noise, heat, and moving equipment on the production floor.

Technical Strengths We Value

• Blueprint Reading
• Assembly
• Calipers
• Die Casting
• Gauges
• Machine Operation
• Machine Setup
• Manufacturing
• Material Handling
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Production
• Progressive Stamping
• Punch Press
• Quality Inspection
• Safety Procedure
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance

Bring your curiosity, consistency, and care for quality—grow your capabilities while helping us deliver parts we’re proud of.