Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Progressive Die Press Operator

Location: Rolite Mfg., Inc. – 10 Wendling Ct. Lancaster, NY 14086

Reports to: Lead Engineer

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm

Position Summary:

The Progressive Die Press Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring progressive die presses to produce metal stampings to specification. The role requires attention to quality, adherence to safety procedures, basic die maintenance, and effective communication with production and support teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Start metal (stainless, carbon steel, aluminum, and copper) coil strips in a progressive die station by station to prove proper alignment and pitch in dies with 1 to 5 cavities.
• Utilize both Servo and Standard Feeders to push material through die processing.
• Operate and monitor progressive dies in presses up to 250 tons, ensuring proper feed, alignment, and die function to stamp, bend, form, and blank a multitude of metal components.
• Operators will be responsible for up to two presses at a time.
• Ensure proper lubrication of product utilizing Pax Units.
• Verify all sensors including; short feed, scrap chutes/shakers, part ejection, and light curtains are operational and appropriate.
• Perform minor adjustments and troubleshooting issues to maintain production flow.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other precision measurement tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Record production data, scrap, downtime, and complete required documentation.
• Maintain die and press cleanliness; perform routine preventative maintenance and report major issues to Maintenance.
• Ensure parts are properly handled, staged, and packaged per packing instructions when necessary.
• Follow blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards; identify and escalate non-conforming products.
• Communicate production status, quality concerns, and improvement opportunities to the Press Line Lead.
• As well as other duties relating to manufacturing as delegated by the Floor Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience operating progressive die presses or other metal stamping equipment preferred.
• Proficient in use of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, go/no-go gauges).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform adjustments and minor repairs.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment.