Full-Time Aluminum Forging Press Operator: Growth Potential

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (based on experience)

Full-time opportunity

Growth potential within the company

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking reliable and motivated individuals for Aluminum Forging Press Operator roles in a Laurens, SC manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for operating forging press equipment, supporting production processes, and ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.

The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical forging and production processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and occasional weekends.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support forging press machinery in the aluminum department.
• Follow schedules and directions provided by the Forging Supervisor.
• Monitor production and utilize STAIN system for tracking and labeling processes.
• Perform visual inspections of parts during production.
• Complete machine setup according to setup sheets and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and surrounding work area.
• Coordinate with forklift drivers for movement of billets and forged parts.
• Perform additional tasks such as loading/unloading ovens, trimming, buffing, and blasting (after training).
• Complete required quality checks and submit documentation to the Quality department.
• Communicate machine performance and production trends to supervisor.
• Follow ISO9001 quality standards and company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical drawing

Measurement tools

PLC programming

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking reliable and motivated individuals for Aluminum Forging Press Operator roles in a Laurens, SC manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for operating forging press equipment, supporting production processes, and ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.

The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work in a fast-paced industrial setting.