1st Shift Press Operator: Precision & Quality

Steel Technologies LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits after 60 days

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) after 60 days

Paid time off

Paid holidays from day one

HSA/FSA options

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Incentive bonus

Boot allowance

Glasses allowance

Job summary

Steel Technologies LLC is seeking a Press Operator to set up, operate, and monitor the press, ensuring adherence to customer and production requirements. You will load coils, align dies, monitor gauges, and troubleshoot issues to sustain quality and efficiency.

The role requires familiarity with SPC concepts, measuring tools, and strict safety practices. Competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a manufacturing team are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SPC, X-bar and R charts and basic distribution analysis.
• Familiarity with blanking processes and steel quality standards.
• Understanding of safety rules and site procedures.
• Ability to read material tags and production instructions.
• Proven ability to use measuring tools accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor the press according to program requirements.
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil.
• Check gauge, width, hardness, camber and surface specs for compliance.
• Set up dies, alignment, and scrap chutes/conveyors.
• Monitor blanks and adjust setup for quality as needed.
• Remove scrap, assist maintenance, and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate non-conformances to supervisor and shift lead.
• Maintain press area housekeeping and safety practices.

Skills

SPC knowledge

Quality standards

Safety rules

Measuring tools

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Tape measures

Rockwell tester

Calipers

Indicators

Height gauge

Micrometers

Job description

Steel Technologies LLC is seeking a Press Operator to set up, operate, and monitor the press, ensuring adherence to customer and production requirements. You will load coils, align dies, monitor gauges, and troubleshoot issues to sustain quality and efficiency.

The role requires familiarity with SPC concepts, measuring tools, and strict safety practices. Competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a manufacturing team are offered.