General Operator

Smallpartsinc; Beaumont (TX); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Smallpartsinc in Beaumont, TX seeks a Press Operator to safely load material, run progressive stamping machines to standard, and perform quality inspections on the shop floor. As you advance from General to B and A levels, you will cover more machines, improve strip-starting proficiency, and help train others while maintaining a clean, organized work environment and strict safety practices.

Daily tasks include preventive maintenance coordination, documenting quality results, and clear

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Basic math skills: fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
• Dependable with consistent attendance.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Mansioni

• Operates automatic power press and auxiliary equipment safely.
• Identifies, handles, and loads raw material.
• Reads and follows the Production Work Order.
• Able to run 3–4 machines after training.
• Restocks supplies required for jobs.
• Performs and documents quality inspections as instructed.
• Identifies and handles non-conforming product.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Reading & writing

Basic math

Dependable attendance

Team communication

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Press Operators are responsible for safe, efficient, and quality-compliant operation of progressive stamping equipment. Working from Production Work Orders, operators load raw material, run jobs to standard, perform preventive maintenance, conduct quality inspections, and maintain clean, organized work areas. As operators advance from General to B to A classification, they take on broader machine coverage, greater strip-starting proficiency, and responsibility for training others.

Key Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned — applies to all levels)

Machine Operation & Production

• Operates automatic power press and auxiliary equipment in a safe and correct manner
• Identifies, handles, and loads raw material
• Reads, interprets, and complies with the Production Work Order
• Able to run 3–4 machines after training is complete
• Restocks supplies required for jobs

Quality & Inspection

• Performs and documents required visual and physical quality inspections as indicated by work instructions
• Correctly identifies and handles non-conforming product
• Correctly handles scrap during and after production

Maintenance & Safety

• Performs and documents scheduled preventive equipment maintenance; communicates equipment-related problems correctly
• Complies with all safety programs — especially press guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, fire safety, and hearing conservation
• Performs all work in a safe and responsible manner
• Keeps work area clean and well organized

Systems & Communication

• Uses computers for data entry in a specified and appropriate manner
• Communicates production status and equipment issues clearly to supervision

Qualifications:

Required — All Levels

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; perform operations using units of weight and volume
• Dependable with consistent attendance and follow-through
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
  

Experience Guidelines by Level

• General: 0–1 year of manufacturing and/or production experience preferred
• Operator B: 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Operator A: 2–3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred; forklift certification required (or ability to obtain)
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand for the entire shift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (Medium/Heavy work classification)
• Must frequently perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions
• Close visual acuity required — ability to visually recognize defects via visual aids or boundary samples
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high heat, and hazardous conditions; noise level in the work environment is usually loud — hearing protection required
• Subject to stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and sustained standing throughout the shift