Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operator

American-Trim; Buckeye Terrace (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one holiday pay

Day-one 401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits at

Vacation eligibility at 91 days

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Direct Care for employees in

Job summary

American Trim seeks an experienced Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operator to setup and operate large stamping presses and robotic work cells for bumpers and grilles on semi-trucks and heavy vehicles.

You will perform die setups, changeovers, monitor equipment, and conduct quality checks to meet specs, safety standards, and productivity targets. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and teamwork across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of stamping presses, dies and setup operations preferred.
• Ability to learn and safely perform die setup and changeover procedures.
• Experience working in a production environment with established production schedules and rates preferred.
• Blueprint reading experience helpful.
• Ability to perform visual and dimensional quality inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with Production, Tooling, Quality and other team members.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, productivity and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate stamping presses ranging from approximately 90 to 1,600 tons and associated automated/robotic equipment.
• Perform die setups and changeovers according to established procedures and production schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor press and work-cell operations to maintain safe and efficient production.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks to ensure finished parts meet established specifications.
• Monitor dies, lubrication, part location and scrap buildup during production and communicate tooling or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and communicate production, tooling and quality issues to supervision, Tooling, Quality and other appropriate support personnel.
• Follow established job setup, operating and safety procedures, including applicable JSA, ESA and ASA requirements.
• Complete die changes within established timeframes to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Follow applicable environmental procedures and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stamping presses (90–1600 tons)

Die setup equipment

Quality inspection tools

Job description

American Trim is seeking experienced and mechanically inclined Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operators to support our bumper and grille manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position working with large stamping presses ranging from 90 to 1,600 tons and automated/robotic production equipment. Operators are responsible for setting and changing dies, operating and monitoring the press line, inspecting finished parts and troubleshooting production concerns to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

If you have press operating, die setup or other heavy manufacturing experience and enjoy working with large industrial equipment, we want to hear from you.

Schedule & Pay

1st Shift: 5:55 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday
2nd Shift: 1:55 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday–Friday
3rd Shift: 9:55 PM – 6:00 AM, Sunday–Thursday

All shifts include overtime as needed. Scheduled hours may flex based on operational needs.

Base Pay: $20.55 per hour + depending on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $1.50 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift

Benefits & What We Offer

• Day-one holiday pay
• Day-one 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits at 91 days
• Vacation eligibility at 91 days
• On-the-job training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher every two years
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operator is responsible for the setup and operation of large stamping presses and automated/robotic press work cells used in the production of bumpers and grilles for semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.

This position coordinates press operations, performs die setups and changeovers, monitors equipment and tooling, and performs required quality checks to ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently and according to established specifications.

• Set up and operate stamping presses ranging from approximately 90 to 1,600 tons and associated automated/robotic equipment.
• Perform die setups and changeovers according to established procedures and production schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor press and work-cell operations to maintain safe and efficient production.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks to ensure finished parts meet established specifications.
• Monitor dies, lubrication, part location and scrap buildup during production and communicate tooling or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and communicate production, tooling and quality issues to supervision, Tooling, Quality and other appropriate support personnel.
• Follow established job setup, operating and safety procedures, including applicable JSA, ESA and ASA requirements.
• Complete die changes within established timeframes to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Follow applicable environmental procedures and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Previous stamping press, press setup, die setup or related heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent preferred.
• High school-level reading and writing skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of stamping presses, dies and setup operations preferred.
• Ability to learn and safely perform die setup and changeover procedures.
• Experience working in a production environment with established production schedules and rates preferred.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, percentages, decimals and thousandths.
• Blueprint reading experience helpful.
• Ability to perform visual and dimensional quality inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with Production, Tooling, Quality and other team members.
• Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, productivity and dependability.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:

• Stand, walk and move throughout the assigned production area for extended periods of time.
• Bend, reach, stoop, turn, twist, push and pull while setting up and operating equipment.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis.
• Apply physical force as required to position and slide dies across press bolster plates during setup and changeover activities.
• Perform repetitive turning, reaching and/or lifting movements associated with press operations.
• Perform work requiring manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and close visual attention.
• Work around large stamping presses, automated/robotic equipment, dies and other industrial machinery.
• Work with and around lubricants, oils and grease associated with press and tooling operations.
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, varying temperatures and other conditions associated with heavy industrial equipment.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, foot and other protective equipment as required.
• Work weekday and weekend overtime and adjusted hours as required by operational needs.

Why American Trim?

At American Trim, Safety is our #1 Core Value. Our Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operators play an important role in manufacturing bumpers and grilles used on semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.

This position provides the opportunity to develop valuable skills in large-tonnage stamping press operation, die setup, automated manufacturing and quality while working with equipment ranging up to 1,600 tons.

We provide hands‑on training and opportunities for employees to continue developing their manufacturing skills and grow their careers with American Trim.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment‑related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

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