Metal Stamping Press Technician — Automotive

E&E Manufacturing Co, Inc.; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

E&E Manufacturing Co, Inc. is seeking a night-shift press operator to set up and run transfer and progressive presses in our stamping facility. You will load, adjust feeders, monitor quality, read blueprints, and keep safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of press experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work the 11:00 pm–7:30 am schedule Sunday through Thursday. You will work with gauges and calipers to meet customer specs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating presses in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in welding, laser cutting, plasma cutting, or water jet cutting is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to read safety/maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate transfer and progressive presses to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor quality and record production data using gauges and inspection sheets.
• Load, thread, and adjust coil; set feeder heights, air pressure, and line controls.
• Operate an overhead crane and manage transfer bars safely.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to maintain production and quality.

Skills

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Safety rules

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Gauges

Calipers

Blueprints

Job description

Step onto our night shift and shape precision metal parts

On 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 do

Requirements

You 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 understand

• Tonnage 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 with

• The 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 expertise

• Establish 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 together

• Show 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 environment

Expect 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 Environment

Work 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

• Vibration

Noise Level

The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required.

Physical Demands

The 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)
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Experience

• 2+ 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 skills

• Basic 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.