Production Press Operator

Production Press Operator

A busy manufacturing operation is hiring multiple Production Press Operators for both day and night shift openings. This is a hands-on production role working with stamping presses and progressive die equipment in a fast-paced environment built around safety, quality, and teamwork.

If you like active work, production environments, and operating machinery instead of sitting behind a desk all day, this is a strong opportunity to join a stable manufacturing team offering consistent hours, 3 DAY WEEKENDS, and long-term career potential.

Production Press Operator Benefits and Compensation:

• Starting pay of $19.23/hour
• Additional $0.25/hour attendance incentive for working scheduled weekly hours
• Night shift premium: +$0.65/hour during first 90 days, increases to +$1.00/hour after 90 days
• 4-day workweek with 3-day weekends
• Day Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Night Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
• Union manufacturing environment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Stable manufacturing company with long-term opportunity
• Multiple immediate openings available

Production Press Operator Requirements & Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, production, or metal stamping experience preferred
• Experience operating industrial equipment or presses strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment
• Comfortable lifting 70–90 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and perform repetitive movement throughout the workday
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow production instructions
• Experience with visual inspections or production quality checks preferred
• Ability to maintain production pace while following safety procedures
• Strong attendance and dependability required
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Must haves:

• Operate stamping presses and auxiliary production equipment
• Run parts according to production and inspection instructions
• Perform visual inspections and identify quality concerns
• Maintain safe operation around moving equipment
• Keep production areas and dies clean and organized
• Complete production and SPC documentation accurately
• Support daily production goals and overall workflow

Production Press Operator Preferred Background & Skills:

• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience
• Progressive die stamping experience
• CNC or fabrication production experience
• Forklift or material handling experience in manufacturing
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers
• SPC or production quality documentation exposure
• Strong work ethic and manufacturing reliability

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Cassandra Williams