Fin Press Operator

RAE Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RAE Corporation in Pryor, OK is seeking a Fin Press Operator to operate mechanical fin press machines forming aluminum and copper fins for heat transfer coils. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently to meet production schedules.

You will perform setup, maintenance, quality checks, and logging, while complying with safety rules. The team-based environment emphasizes collaboration with Coil Shop Supervisor and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred to support upward mobility.
• Good communication, listening, reading instructions, basic math, and teamwork are essential.
• Forklift license and on-site training are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate fin press machines to form aluminum and copper fins.
• Read engineering drawings, bills of materials, and schedule requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow procedures.
• Log completed loads on the fin schedule and document production.
• Disassemble and clean dies and machines; perform routine maintenance.
• Perform quality checks to ensure fins meet standards.
• Overtime may be required to meet production demands.
• Report issues to maintenance and keep tools organized.

Skills

Effective communication

Listening skills

Read and comprehend written instr.

Basic mathematical skills

Equipment operation proficiency

Performance monitoring

Teamwork abilities

Education

High school diploma preferred

Forklift license

On-site training

Job description

# Fin Press OperatorHot JobLegal Address - PRYOR, OK 74361## Description**About Us**: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment, striving to create a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.**Role Overview**: The Fin Press Operator at RAE Corporation will operate mechanical fin press machines to form aluminum and copper fins used in heat transfer coils. The operator is responsible for regular machine maintenance and the production of fins according to the coil production schedule. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently while ensuring the highest quality standards are met.**Key Responsibilities**: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.• Read and understand engineering drawings, instructions, and bills of materials.• Calculate material and load requirements based on the fin schedule.• Set up and operate fin press machines to produce required fin specifications.• Log completed loads on the fin schedule accurately.• Disassemble and clean dies and machines regularly.• Service and lubricate machines to ensure optimal performance.• Perform quality checks to ensure all fins meet the required standards.• Contribute to team efforts by working collaboratively with others.• Complete tasks as assigned by the supervisor promptly.• Comply with all government regulations, laws, company policies, and procedures.• Work overtime as necessary to meet production demands.• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time.• Accurately log time in the time and attendance system for proper labor distribution and payroll processing.• Follow manufacturing instructions, work independently, and complete job assignments on time.• Maintain tools and equipment, reporting any issues to maintenance as needed.• Keep the work area clean and organized.## Qualifications**About Us**: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment, striving to create a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.**Role Overview**: The Fin Press Operator at RAE Corporation will operate mechanical fin press machines to form aluminum and copper fins used in heat transfer coils. The operator is responsible for regular machine maintenance and the production of fins according to the coil production schedule. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently while ensuring the highest quality standards are met.**Key Responsibilities**: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.• Read and understand engineering drawings, instructions, and bills of materials.• Calculate material and load requirements based on the fin schedule.• Set up and operate fin press machines to produce required fin specifications.• Log completed loads on the fin schedule accurately.• Disassemble and clean dies and machines regularly.• Service and lubricate machines to ensure optimal performance.• Perform quality checks to ensure all fins meet the required standards.• Contribute to team efforts by working collaboratively with others.• Complete tasks as assigned by the supervisor promptly.• Comply with all government regulations, laws, company policies, and procedures.• Work overtime as necessary to meet production demands.• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time.• Accurately log time in the time and attendance system for proper labor distribution and payroll processing.• Follow manufacturing instructions, work independently, and complete job assignments on time.• Maintain tools and equipment, reporting any issues to maintenance as needed.• Keep the work area clean and organized.Desired Qualifications:• Education & Experience: A high school diploma is preferred to support upward mobility within the company. The ability to understand directions from supervisors is essential.• Skills: Effective communication and listening skills, ability to read and comprehend written instructions, basic mathematical skills, equipment operation proficiency, performance monitoring for improvement, and strong teamwork abilities.• Certificates, Licenses, or Training: Forklift license and on-site training are required.Level/Grade:1. Beginning Level: Meets minimal quality standards; needs more time to complete work than estimated.2. Proficient Level: Meets quality standards and completes work within estimated time.3. Advanced Level: Exceeds quality standards and completes work in less time than estimated.Interaction with Others: Reports to Coil Shop Supervisor. The Fin Press Operator must accurately receive, understand, and follow instructions from the supervisor. This role requires strong collaboration skills to work effectively with all RAE team members, fostering a spirit of cooperation within the organization.Working Environment: Work is performed in an industrial production area where the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level is high in some areas, requiring hearing protection. Employees are exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. The role may involve stress due to deadlines, quality standards, and seasonal workload increases based on production demands.Tools & Equipment Used:• Fin Press• Hand Tools• Power Tools• Drill• Bench Grinder• Jib Crane• Forklift• Floor Jack• Safety Glasses• Gloves• Earplugs• ComputerWhy Join Us: Join RAE Corporation and be a part of a team that shapes the future of HVAC innovation. Contribute to a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.Benefits:• Health insurance• Retirement savings plan• Paid time off• Professional development opportunities• Other Physical Requirements: Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) in order to maintain employee safety, feeling physical attributes such as size, shape or sharpness of an object, grasping or applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, auditory capabilities in order to hear if your machine isn’t running properly.**Physical Demands****Lift/Carry**Stand **C**10 lbs or less **F**Walk **C**11-20 lbs **F**Sit **O**21-50 lbs **C**Handling / Fingering **C**51-100 lbs \\* **O**Reach Outward **F**Over 100 lbs \\* **N**Reach Above Shoulder **O Push/Pull**Climb **O**12 lbs or less **O**Crawl **N**13-25 lbs **O**Squat or Kneel **C**26-50 lbs **N**Bend **C**51-100 lbs **N**Twist **C****\\*Evaluate if assistance is needed.****N (Not Applicable)**Activity is not applicable to this occupation.**O (Occasionally)**Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)**F (Frequently)**Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)**C (Constantly)**Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.