Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONS DETAIL

Function: P-Production

Job: OP- Operator 

Pay rate: 18.00/hr

1st shift M-F

Status: Current

Job Description: OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY – PRESS OPERATOR

Tends heated presses that mold and cure rubber goods.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Tends heated presses that mold and cure rubber goods.
• Opens press.
• Sprays inner surface of mold with lubricant to prevent rubber from sticking.
• Positions perform rubber in mold cavities.
• May insert metal parts in mold cavities to join with rubber during process.
• Closes and starts press.
• Cures to time.
• Strips articles from mold.
• Tears flash ring from edge of work pieces. Removes rind from molds, using air hose and hand tools.
• May cut preform rubber for molding.
• Makes boxes for parts.
• May stamp identifying data on carton by hand or machine.
• Trims, inspects, and packages acceptable parts.
• Keeps required production records.
• Will be required to do any legal work activity which is a business necessity.
• Housekeeping: Clean all work areas and empty trash before end of shift.

Physical Requirements: (as required) per day

Standing 1-10 hrs. 

Walking 1-4 hrs.

Driving  0 hrs.

Lifting  1-25 lbs.

Climbing 0-5 ft.

Hand Use Right- and left-hand grasping, pushing, pulling

Fine and gross manipulations

Indoors

50-110 deg F.

Concrete floors

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