Metal Stamping Press Technician — Automotive

E&E Mfg of Tennessee; Athens (TN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a night shift press operator to set up and run transfer and progressive presses in an automotive stamping facility.

You will monitor output, adjust die heights and feeder settings, and ensure parts meet customer specifications on a Sunday–Thursday schedule (11:00 pm–7:30 am). You'll read blueprints, interpret gauges and calipers, perform quick trouble shooting, and keep the press, tooling, and surrounding area clean and compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years operating presses in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in welding/laser/plasma/water jet cutting is a plus.
• Able to read safety rules and operating/maintenance instructions.
• Read blueprints and interpret schedules.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate transfer and progressive presses to meet specs.
• Monitor quality continuously and keep runs up.
• Load, thread, and adjust coil; set feeder heights and line controls.
• Operate an overhead crane and adjust transfer finger settings.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly to maintain production.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant work area.
• Read blueprints and maintenance instructions.
• Record production and quality data.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

GMS system

Calipers

Gauges

PLC basics

Description du poste

Step onto our night shift and shape precision metal partsOn Sunday night at 11:00 pm, you clock in, greet your team, review the job plan, and bring a coil-fed stamping line to life. By 7:30 am, you've turned steel into flawless automotive components—safely, efficiently, and to exact customer specs. That's a typical night on our Sunday–Thursday schedule (11:00 pm–7:30 am).What you'll doYou will set up and operate transfer and progressive presses to meet customer requirements, monitoring quality continuously and organizing each run for maximum uptime. You'll:Run both progressive and transfer dies and verify output using gauges, calipers, and operator inspection sheets aligned to quality plans and customer notes.Load, thread, and adjust coil; set feeder heights, air pressure, and line controls to hit specification.Operate an overhead crane; park and unpark transfer bars; manually fine-tune transfer finger settings.Troubleshoot process and equipment issues quickly to maintain production and quality.Keep the press and surrounding area clean, orderly, and compliant with corporate and plant safety standards.Use basic computer functions related to the job; record production and quality data.Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Apply detail orientation and multitasking skills; measure dimensions and use precision tools confidently.Adapt to change and model safe work as a condition of employment.Leverage knowledge of the GMS system to support production and quality.Press systems you understandTonnage monitors: proper use, setup, and evaluation.P.L.C.'s: operation and interaction with press controls.Die protection: correct adjustment and verification of protection devices.Limit switches and sensors: function, placement, and diagnostics.Press line components you'll work withThe press, slide, clutch, and counterbalances.The feeder system: strengtheners, pilot pin, grippers, and air valves.The coil box: pinch rollers, chain drive, and control box.Conveyor system setup and adjustment.Die operation expertiseEstablish proper start-up procedures for each job.Use setup stop blocks to set shut heights accurately.Set tooling heights and clearances for quality and tool life.Dial in progression, feeder height, air pressure, and all job-specific controls.Apply Poka Yoke to prevent errors.How we work togetherShow reliable attendance and work the hours needed to perform the role.Keep your personal work area efficient and organized.Share accurate, timely information with teammates and leaders.Communicate clearly to strengthen teamwork and initiative.Follow company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and all safety regulations.Receive direction positively and treat colleagues with dignity and respect.Actively support our E&E values.Work environmentExpect proximity to loud, moving mechanical equipment and vibration exposure typical of a stamping facility. Ear protection is required due to a heavy noise level with high traffic.**Work EnvironmentWork environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:VibrationNoise LevelThe noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required.Physical demands**Physical DemandsThe physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:Standing for extended periods (up to 10 hours)WalkingSittingLifting and moving up to 50 poundsQualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED (required)Experience2+ years operating presses in a related manufacturing environment.Background in welding, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and/or water jet cutting is a plus.Technical and core skillsBasic computer literacy and the ability to perform job-related computer tasks.Clear verbal communication with teammates.Ability to read and apply safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures.Comfort interpreting written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.Applied math: fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.