Heavy Truck Stamping Press Operator — Hands-On Craft & Growth

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 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.