Auto Press Operator: Precision, Growth & Benefits

HSM; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

On-site Medical Clinics

Teladoc

Professional Development

Discounts

Job summary

HSM in Hickory, NC seeks a dedicated Press Operator to load steel, set dies, and run the press in automatic and manual modes. You will read blueprints, measure parts, document results, and ensure quality while maintaining a clean work area.

No formal education is required; reliable, detail-oriented candidates who follow instructions will thrive. This full-time, on-site role comes with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Be able to read prints and operating instructions.
• Accurately document quality and production information.
• Follow written and verbal instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Remove and set dies into the press using appropriate tools.
• Load steel into uncoils using an electric winch.
• Adjust metal feed to the correct length based on part specifications.
• Operate the press in both automatic and manual modes.
• Read blueprints and use basic math to make press adjustments.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring devices and gauges.
• Record inspection results and production information accurately.
• Stop and adjust the press or notify supervision when quality concerns arise.
• Track press downtime and production quantities.
• Perform basic equipment repair and maintenance activities.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Follow instructions

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

HSM in Hickory, NC seeks a dedicated Press Operator to load steel, set dies, and run the press in automatic and manual modes. You will read blueprints, measure parts, document results, and ensure quality while maintaining a clean work area.

No formal education is required; reliable, detail-oriented candidates who follow instructions will thrive. This full-time, on-site role comes with comprehensive benefits.