MTE - Press Operator

Manchester Tank and Equipment; Campbellsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Tank is seeking a Press Operator in Kentucky to set up and run fabricating presses, ensuring steady production of quality parts. You will read blueprints, adjust speeds, and monitor output to meet specifications in a fast-paced shop environment.

We value reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork. Overtime may be required to meet production demands; prior press experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.
• Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate press equipment and monitor quality.
• Read blueprints and schedules to determine fabrication sequence.
• Set up fabricating machines according to specifications.
• Adjust speed and load of machines to maintain output.
• Monitor finished products for conformance to specifications.
• Report defects or machine issues to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and wear PPE.
• Follow all EHS guidelines and job safety instructions.
• Shut down machines safely when required.

Skills

Dependable

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Job description

Our Principles and Values:

Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members: Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization.

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Position Summary: The Press Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of press equipment. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of all types of machines and work to ensure that they are well maintained.


• Reads and interprets blueprints, tape measures, schedules, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating.


• Sets up and operates fabricating machines according to the specifications.


• Work to adjust and operate speed and control the load of the machines.


• Monitor the finished products obtained to ensure the quality conforms to the specifications.


• Monitor the working of the machine and report the need for improvement, defects or malfunctions, etc.


• Operation of lifting devices as needed.


• Maintain tools and ensure a clean, safe work environment.


• Look for opportunities to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.


• Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.


• Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.


• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.


• Shut down process if unsafe.


• Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.

Qualifications

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.

• Must be dependable and self-motivated.


• Must possess good communication skills.


• Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.


• Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and


• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand and is frequently required to walk.


• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• The employee must regularly lift and /or move objects. Objects over 50 pounds will require the assistance of other staff or mechanical devices.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.


• Be willing to work overtime when required at times due to production demands and availability of material.

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, and industrial lubricants.


• Requires use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.


• May involve standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods.

Additional Information

Shift: M-Th 6:00am-4:30pm EST

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.