Lead Press Operator - Forging & Automation

Presrite Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Presrite Corporation in Cleveland, OH seeks a detailed Press Operator to set up and run multiple mechanical forging presses, turning steel billets into finished parts. You will work in a team-oriented production environment, maintaining quality and a safe workplace while coordinating with machine operators, supervisors, and quality control.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with forging presses, blueprint literacy, and the ability to operate automation equipment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience as a press operator.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and set up mechanical presses and automation equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with others in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control methods and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate forging press safely with a focus on quality.
• Set up forging press in accordance with setup cards and prescribed procedures.
• Make necessary adjustments for quality, tonnage, and ease of operation.
• Perform pre-operation inspections of press; take corrective actions where required and notify Supervisor and/or Maintenance of any malfunctions or deficiencies.
• Set up and maintain automation equipment.
• Visually inspect forgings during production; confer with Hot Inspector, Lead Person, and/or Supervisor regarding quality concerns.
• Direct, instruct, and assign crew members to ensure department objectives are achieved.
• Work under general supervision, exercising judgment when performing varied or unusual operations while following standardized procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Press operator experience

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Automation equipment setup

Teamwork

SPC knowledge

Hand tools

Tools

Forging presses

Automation equipment

Forklift

Job description

Presrite Corporation in Cleveland, OH seeks a detailed Press Operator to set up and run multiple mechanical forging presses, turning steel billets into finished parts. You will work in a team-oriented production environment, maintaining quality and a safe workplace while coordinating with machine operators, supervisors, and quality control.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with forging presses, blueprint literacy, and the ability to operate automation equipment.