Aerospace Press Operator | 4-Day Week, Day 1 Benefits

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift differential

Day 1 benefits & 401(k)

Four-day work week (Mon-Thu)

Optional Friday overtime

Paid training

Climate-controlled facility

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Press Operator to join our aerospace manufacturing team in a climate-controlled facility. You will operate press and forming equipment, load materials, monitor output, and perform basic quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

No aerospace experience is required as hands-on training is provided; opportunities for growth into setup, CNC machining, quality, and leadership roles exist within a stable aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or general labor preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate press, stamping, forming, and tube bending equipment.
• Load raw materials and remove finished parts from machines.
• Monitor machine performance and production output.
• Perform visual inspections and basic quality checks.
• Use calipers, gauges, and measurement tools.
• Complete production paperwork and quality documentation.
• Support tooling changes and basic machine adjustments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Basic math & measurement

Production/assembly experience

Willingness to learn

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Press Operator to join our aerospace manufacturing team in a climate-controlled facility. You will operate press and forming equipment, load materials, monitor output, and perform basic quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

No aerospace experience is required as hands-on training is provided; opportunities for growth into setup, CNC machining, quality, and leadership roles exist within a stable aerospace manufacturing environment.