Stamping Press Operator

Metal Stamping Die Setter / Press Setup Operator Location: Jacksonville, FL Shift: 1st Shift | Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM (4-Day Workweek, Friday OT available) Pay Rate: $20.00 – $25.00/hr (Dependent on verified die setup experience) Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent IMPORTANT APPLICANT NOTICE This is NOT an entry-level machine loader or button-pusher position. We require a skilled Die Setter / Press Technician capable of performing complete, autonomous setups on 70 to 400-ton mechanical and hydraulic presses. salary: $42,000 - $52,000 per year shift: First work hours: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM education: High School Responsibilities Press Setup & Operation: Safely set up, start, and run coil-fed mechanical and hydraulic presses (70–400 tons) in compliance with company standards and OSHA regulations. Die Installation & Changeover: Perform die installations, removals, alignment, and parameter adjustments; set up coil feeders, straighteners, and related equipment according to production drawings. Quality Control & Inspection: Inspect first-piece, in-process, and final parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Go/No-Go gauges against technical specifications to identify defects. Process Monitoring: Continuously monitor material feeding, scrap removal, lubrication, and equipment performance for unusual noise, vibration, or wear; adjust parameters within permitted limits. Production Documentation: Accurately complete work orders, travelers, setup documentation, scrap counts, and downtime logs prior to releasing parts to downstream operations. Safety & Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, maintain machine guards and light curtains, wear required PPE, and immediately report unsafe conditions or near misses. Equipment & Tooling Care: Secure and protect dies following removal, report worn or damaged tooling to supervisors or Tool & Die staff, and maintain a clean, organized work area. Material Handling: Move dies, coils, containers, and finished parts safely using appropriate equipment. The essential functions of this role include: working in a smoke free environment wearing steel toe shoes working in a non-temperature controlled environment manual lifting up to 60lbs Skills Press Operation (5 years of experience is required) Molding Fitting Setting Tending Math and Calculation Cutting Extrusion Standing Blueprint Reading die installations (2 years of experience is required) Die removals (2 years of experience is required) Set up (2 years of experience is preferred) machine adjustments coil fed (2 years of experience is required) OSHA mechanical Supply Chain part drawings clamp dies (2 years of experience is required) material-feed setup (2 years of experience is required) senors LOCO Machine Guarding die-setting (2 years of experience is required) Calipers Inspections Pin gauges Material Handling Pushing Pulling Clamp Operation Qualifications Years of experience: 5 years Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Experience Experienced 5 years Education High School #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA