2nd and 3rd shift Press Apprentice

Flexial Corporation; Honeybrook (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexial Corporation in Cookeville, TN (Full Time) is seeking a 2nd and 3rd shift Press Apprentice to join a growing, employee-owned manufacturing team. You will set up, adjust, and operate hydraulic and mechanical punch press equipment to blank, punch and form parts, and you will work from drawings and templates.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of press operation experience, the ability to read blueprints, lift up to 50 pounds, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or college a plus.
• At least 1 year of press operation experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering instructions.
• Mechanical ability, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Good work ethic and reliability under supervision.
• Excellent attendance.
• Able to read/write English and perform basic arithmetic.
• Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate hydraulic and mechanical punch press equipment to blank, punch and form parts.
• Adjust ram stroke to form materials to proper angle and radii.
• Work from drawings, specifications, patterns, or templates.
• Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges.
• Sort and package parts per work instructions.
• Verify quantity & quality of material.
• Move raw material to and from production areas as necessary.
• Train less experienced press operators in safe and effective setup and operation techniques.
• Organize work efficiently.
• Work with others as part of a team; give/receive feedback.
• Make accurate transactions in computer system as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical ability

Manual dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical Training or College a plus

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

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2nd and 3rd shift Press Apprentice

Full Time Cookeville, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1514

Salary Range: $17.25 To $17.25 Hourly

Flexial is an EOE and Drug Free Workplace.

“Rapidly Growing Employee-Owned Company

Additional 1.00 for shift premium

SUMMARY

In a manufacturing environment, Operator will be creating punch and form parts using various pieces of machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Set-up, adjust, and operate hydraulic and mechanical punch press equipment to blank, punch and form parts.

Adjust ram stroke to form materials to proper angle and radii.

Work from drawings, specifications, patterns, or templates.

Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges.

Sorting and package parts per work instructions

Verify quantity & quality of material.

Moves raw material to and from production areas as necessary.

Train less experienced press operators in safe and effective setup and operation techniques

Organize work efficiently

Work with others as part of a team which includes giving and receiving feedback, assisting others in completion of tasks, possess interpersonal, listening and participation skills.

Make accurate transactions in computer system as required

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES and / or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma / GED

Technical Training or College a plus

One year minimum experience in press operation

Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering work instructions

Mechanical ability, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to fabricate, repair various parts or tools using drawings and instructions

Practical knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments

Possess a good work ethic including following direction and reliability to perform job with limited supervision

Excellent attendance record

Must be literate (able to read & write English) and do basic arithmetic

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more repeatedly

Strong attention to detail 2 / 2

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, common business documents, and industry publications.

Ability to respond effectively to inquires or complaints from manufacturing personnel. Ability to effectively present information to management, customers, vendors and employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportional to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to work with principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.)

Experience in multi-functional and product development teams preferred.

Experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Must be an organized self-starter with good reasoning skills.

Must be able to work under general supervision and take direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; sit, talk and hear, stand, use hands; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Physical requirements are the ability to lift up to 25 pounds continuously, 50 pounds occasionally, or up to 100 pounds, with assistance.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must possess basic personal computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, to include Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Microsoft Outlook.