Machine Operator

Durham Mfg Co; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Press Operator to join their dedicated team. This role involves operating mechanical and hydraulic presses to produce high-quality parts while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Join a supportive, family-owned company that values teamwork and offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence and growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

401k with Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to operate mechanical and hydraulic presses for part production.
• Possess or be able to obtain equipment certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses to produce high-quality parts from steel coils.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Manual Dexterity

Teamwork

Ability to Lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mechanical Power Press

Hydraulic Press

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Press Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate mechanical power presses or hydraulic presses to produce high-quality parts from steel coils, adhering to work instructions and production standards.

Essential Functions:

· Obtain scheduled workloads from the coil line plan to the actual board.

· Identify part numbers from assigned work orders, retrieve the orange part pattern from the pattern rack, and compare it to the first piece produced to ensure proper quality.

· Submit the number of pieces produced on each work order in a timely manner following established procedures.

· Remove dies from presses and return them to the proper storage area.

· Set up new dies, square them in the press, and perform all other procedures required to set up the press for the assigned job.

· Verify that the correct steel is placed on the coil reel.

· Operate the press to manufacture parts according to work order requirements for quantity.

· Perform daily preventative maintenance on the press, flattener, and coil reel.

· Regularly check parts for quality according to established procedures.

· Follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures and lock storage policies.

· Report any nonconforming conditions to the supervisor.

· Follow 7-S policies, procedures, and meet goals.

· Adhere to all safety rules and policies, immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

· Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

· Participate in all required training.

Additional Responsibilities:

· Return all tools and equipment to designated locations.

· Empty scrap buckets from the assigned coil line as needed.

· Move loads of completed parts to storage areas as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to use a calculator.

· Possess or be able to obtain equipment certification.

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Possess manual dexterity and meet physical requirements for bending, twisting, and stacking parts in storage baskets in a piecework environment.

· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

· Ability to work effectively with a group of people with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $20-24 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6 am - 4:30 pm; Fridays dependent on workload.

Benefits:

- 401k with company match

- Health Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Profit Sharing

- Life and Disability Insurance

- Paid Time Off

Join our team and contribute to the legacy of our growing, family-owned company. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. Apply today and become an integral part of our success story.