Press Operator

Press OperatorWe are seeking a skilled Press Operator to join our team. The role involves operating stamping presses ranging from 400 to 4,000 tons and requires the setup and feeding of metal to achieve precise customer specifications. This position offers opportunities for both manual and automated press operation. You will work on either the 1st Shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (Monday to Friday) or the 2nd Shift from 4:30 pm to 5:00 am (Monday to Thursday), with overtime available after shifts and on Fridays.Responsibilities:Operate stamping presses ranging from 400 to 4,000 tons.Set up and feed metal to meet customer specifications.Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges for part inspection.Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently.Rotate to different work areas based on production needs.Load steel coils accurately and align them with tooling.Communicate die repairs to die shop personnel.Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.Ensure compliance with safety standards.Perform required preventative maintenance.Report faulty equipment and defective material to supervisor.Essential Skills:At least 1 year of press experience.Experience operating stamping press machinery.Ability to interpret blueprints and work instructions.Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Experience with blueprint reading and lathe operation.Skills in punch press, press brake, and micrometer use.Mechanically inclined with machine operation knowledge.Familiarity with tool and die, die cut, and die setting.Background in fabrication, sheet metal, and metal stamping.Why Work Here?We offer a company-paid pension, monthly and annual bonuses, and overtime opportunities. Our company is safety-oriented with regular safety days, and we host various employee events such as Thanksgiving dinners and holiday luncheons. We are family-owned, providing a flexible and stable work environment. Employees have opportunities for continual growth and training, and we maintain an open-door policy with management. Benefits include uniforms, 401k, profit sharing, and paid holidays.Work Environment:Our facility is a steel manufacturing environment characterized by loud noise levels where hearing protection is required. The site consists of three buildings, and candidates will work in the area housing the press machines. The facility is not temperature-controlled and involves large equipment in a dirtier setting, heavily focused on the automotive industry.Job Type & Location:This is a Permanent position based out of Warren, OH.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $47528.00 - $49088.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.