Armor Plate Press Operator: Precision & Safety

City of Lincoln; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Press Operator to safely operate hydraulic and pneumatic press equipment used in forming ballistic plates and armor components. You will load materials, run cycles, monitor process parameters, perform quality checks, and unload finished parts to maintain product quality and production flow.

Duties include operating presses per procedures, monitoring PLCs, loading tools, performing routine maintenance, verifying tooling setup, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to read work instructions and drawings.
• Ability to use hand tools, gauges and basic measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate press machine according to established procedures ensuring consistent forming pressure, temperature, and dwell time per specifications.
• Monitor press operations on a PLC to verify quality, cycle time, and tooling performance throughout the run.
• Load and unload tools and materials into the press safely, using proper lifting techniques and equipment when needed.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and inspecting press surfaces and reporting mechanical or electrical issues promptly.
• Verify tooling alignment and ensure correct setup per work instructions or traveler documentation.
• Operate crane equipment in order to move press tooling on and off the machines.
• Collaborate with Leads, Engineers, and Management to troubleshoot process issues and implement improvements.
• Maintain clean and organized work area following 5S standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain a safety-first focus, prioritizing safety in all work activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading production drawings

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Measurement equipment

Job description

City of Lincoln in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Press Operator to safely operate hydraulic and pneumatic press equipment used in forming ballistic plates and armor components. You will load materials, run cycles, monitor process parameters, perform quality checks, and unload finished parts to maintain product quality and production flow.

Duties include operating presses per procedures, monitoring PLCs, loading tools, performing routine maintenance, verifying tooling setup, and coordinating with