Hands-On Press Helper — Learn Metal Forming & Safety

Uni-Form Components Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Uni-Form Components Corp is seeking a dependable Press Helper to join our manufacturing team. You will assist with the setup, pressing, and forming of steel heads using industrial presses, furnaces, and die sets, while learning the press operation.

This hands-on role offers scope to develop additional manufacturing skills, work around industrial equipment, and contribute to a safety-focused environment. Overtime may be required as production demands vary.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• Ability to read basic job cards, measurements, prints, and drawings.
• Physical: lift and carry up to 50 lbs with-assistance as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime as production needs require.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators with press setup and preparation.
• Read and follow job cards, prints, and production instructions.
• Help gather, stage, and position dies, tooling, and materials for each job.
• Assist with loading and positioning material for pressing and forming.
• Support furnace operations and material movement as directed.
• Measure materials and verify specifications throughout the process.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes as trained.
• Use grinders, hammers, wrenches, pry bars, and other hand tools.
• Inspect equipment and communicate safety or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all PPE standards and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties to support Press operations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read job cards/prints/drawings

Reading/writing/math basics

Safety and quality focus

Reliability and punctuality

Willingness to learn

Teamwork and independence

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Uni-Form Components Corp is seeking a dependable Press Helper to join our manufacturing team. You will assist with the setup, pressing, and forming of steel heads using industrial presses, furnaces, and die sets, while learning the press operation.

This hands-on role offers scope to develop additional manufacturing skills, work around industrial equipment, and contribute to a safety-focused environment. Overtime may be required as production demands vary.