1st Shift Pressing Technician

Armada Staffing Group; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Job summary

Armada Staffing Group is seeking a Full-time 1st shift Pressing Technician in Fort Wayne, IN. You will read work orders and drawings, weigh and mix materials, load furnaces, and press molds to meet specifications while keeping precise production records.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to lift over 50 lbs, and a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM schedule with some weekend work. Starting pay is $17.00/hour, with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow work orders, formulation sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and mix materials.
• Ability to follow established manufacturing processes and safety procedures.
• Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as scales, calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to regularly lift over 50 lbs.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders, formulation sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Gather, weigh, and mix abrasive materials and bonding agents according to specified requirements.
• Prepare, clean, fill, level, assemble, and press molds according to prints and quality specifications.
• Inspect molds and tooling before and after use for defects, damage, or other issues.
• Properly load furnace levels and operate required firing cycles.
• Document furnace levels, firing information, and production data accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Measuring accuracy

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Scales

Job description

Job Title: 1st Shift Pressing TechnicianLocation: Fort Wayne, IN Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour

About Us

Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we’ve focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse roles.

Benefits & Perks

Starting pay of $17.00/hourFull-time 1st shift position, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PMSome weekend work may be requiredWeekly payHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary

Full-time 1st shift opportunity with a manufacturer of precision grinding productsRead work orders, formulation sheets, and engineering drawings to prepare materials and products according to specificationsGather, weigh, and accurately mix abrasive materials and bonding agents according to established formulationsPrepare, clean, fill, level, assemble, and press molds according to print and quality specificationsInspect tooling before and after use for defects or damageLoad and operate furnaces according to required firing cycles and accurately document furnace levels and production informationInspect products before and after firing using scales, calipers, micrometers, and visual inspection techniquesClean, mask, grit blast, and prepare cores as requiredSafely epoxy-mount finished products to cores according to established proceduresMaintain accurate time, material, and production records in manufacturing systemsSupport production and maintain customer quality requirementsPerform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Read and follow work orders, formulation sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructionsGather, weigh, and mix abrasive materials and bonding agents according to specified requirementsPrepare, clean, fill, level, assemble, and press molds according to prints and quality specificationsInspect molds and tooling before and after use for defects, damage, or other issuesProperly load furnace levels and operate required firing cyclesDocument furnace levels, firing information, and production data accuratelyInspect products before and after firing using scales, calipers, micrometers, and visual inspection methodsClean, mask, grit blast, and prepare cores according to established proceduresSafely epoxy-mount finished products to coresAccurately record time, materials, and production information in manufacturing systemsFollow all company safety procedures and PPE requirementsHelp ensure customer requirements and quality expectations are consistently metPerform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to read and follow work orders, formulation sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructionsStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality productsAbility to accurately measure, weigh, and mix materialsAbility to follow established manufacturing processes and safety proceduresAbility to use or learn to use measuring tools such as scales, calipers, and micrometersAbility to regularly lift over 50 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive physical work, including bending, stooping, and crouching, and standing for long periods of timeMust pass a Background Check and Drug ScreenHigh School Diploma or GED Required