Auto Punch Press Operator

ABB Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,271 - 39,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Auto Punch Press Operator for 1st shift at our St. Louis, MO facility. The role requires safely operating the press, inspecting parts, and ensuring quality while meeting production targets.

You will be trained on all steps of the job, use a range of tools including electric pallet jacks and pneumatic equipment, and follow safety policies. The position offers hourly pay and onsite work with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform duties for a full 8-hour shift, 5 days a week.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and operate press safely.
• Must be trained on operating material handling equipment.
• Must verify safety and quality checks on each order.

Skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Safety conscious

Read blueprints

Detail oriented

Stamina for 8 hours

Tools

Electric pallet truck

Electric chain hoists

Pneumatic wire twisters

Pneumatic shears

Manual pallet jacks

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner and every person here makes that happen. You will be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together.

This position reports to: Manufacturing Manager – NEMA

Auto Punch Press Operator – 1st Shift

Essential Functions – Auto Press Operator Lamination

Auto Press Operators must perform their duties in a manner that does not compromise their safety or the safety of coworkers. The auto press operator must be able to perform these tasks for a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. If an employee is unable to perform these essential functions it is their responsibility to bring this to the attention of their supervisor, manager, or Human Resource Manager. In these situations, ABB will discuss and attempt to provide any reasonable accommodation that may be available.

Operators will be trained in all steps of the job.

Stretching exercises will be performed at the beginning of each shift.

Supervisor will review Job Safety Analysis sheets, safety checklists, personal protective equipment (PPE), and instructions on performing daily clean up.

Requirements

• Manual lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
• Operator will be trained on all steps of the job.
• Operator will be trained on operating electric pallet truck.
• Must know where Emergency Stops are located for the press you are running.
• Must check Emergency Stops and light curtains to be working properly.
• Verify the Press Release Form (QFSL-A001) is located at the press and is signed by a supervisor before running the press. Note: This must be done with each order.
• Visually inspect parts for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth and missing features.
• Always inspect a part before running on continuous.
• Flatness must be checked 3 times per coil (back to back flatness check).
• Must verify inventory tags, coil numbers and blueprints match the work order.
• Match the part to the blueprint.
• Next you will be trained on how to feed the material through the straightener, feeder and up to the starting point in the die and slowly inch the material through the die.
• Always ensure the strip is receiving plenty of lubrication.
• Must keep an eye on the loop between the presses and scrap conveyor to be running.
• The operator will use an air wire twister to wire the stacks of lamination.
• At the end of the die run the operator will turn off the press, dereeler, straightener and the feeder.
• Must fill out a Red Tag for all Non Con material and move it to the Non Con area.
• Once the flywheel has stopped the operator will remove the end coil strip from the die and send it to Tool Room with the die, then wipe all the oil off of the die and clean area thoroughly.
• Must work safely and pay attention to your surroundings and immediately report injuries, accidents and near misses to Supervisor.
• Ability to understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training and hazard communication information. This includes but is not limited to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves when required.
• Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently grip with hands, turn, push, bend, along with occasional reaching above shoulder level, and pulling.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and to keep up with the demanding pace of production.
• Possess the dexterity and hand–eye coordination to utilize various hand tools, power tools and other equipment to complete a variety of complex tasks. Equipment includes but is not limited to electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and controls with knobs and buttons. The employee must also possess the ability to assist in performing press-line equipment set-up and clearing of die jams.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to read, write, use a calculator. Must also have the ability to read and comprehend work orders, blueprints, inventory tags, and shipping labels.
• Ability to maintain regular work attendance, including arriving on time and remaining at work until the end of the scheduled work day.
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short notice.

Hourly pay range: $22.70- $28.59

The work model for the role is: Onsite

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid.
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

Retirement

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time-away policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.