P.A.- Press Operator- 3rd shift

Thai Summit America; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America in Bardstown, KY is seeking a manufacturing operator to drive press line operations and ensure high-quality product standards. Responsibilities include inspecting parts, maintaining safety, completing documentation, and participating in process improvements. A High School Diploma or GED, along with one year of manufacturing experience, is preferred. Candidates must also have a general knowledge of quality systems and be able to identify defects in metal materials.

Qualifications

• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects.
• Basic knowledge using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Operate the press line and perform quality control on parts.
• Maintain housekeeping and a safe work environment.
• Inspect parts produced for high-quality standards.
• Complete quality check documentation and assist in improvements.
• Participate in TPM activities and maintain production efficiencies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality systems knowledge

Forklift operation

Basic ERP system knowledge

Metal defect identification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Job Function

Operation of the press line, racking of the parts produced, quality control, housekeeping and participation in TPM activities, forklift driving and metal rework of the parts. Setting dies on the bolsters may also be required: this requires a crane operating license. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed Management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain housekeeping requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
• Inspect parts produced per process to ensure they meet our high standards.
• Complete quality check documentation per process.
• Initiate quality improvements and assist in concern resolution.
• Maintain production efficiencies.
• Complete inside/outside die changeovers.
• Program and fine adjust automation equipment.
• Build automation tooling.
• Troubleshoot automation and equipment.
• Rack parts per specifications.
• Load steel in to destackers using a fork truck.
• Participate in improvement activities using 5S / TPM processes.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• General knowledge of quality systems.
• Able to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects.
• Basic knowledge using an ERP system.

Internal Training Requirements

• New hire orientation
• Benefits orientation
• Safety orientation
• Sexual harassment training
• ERP system

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, bending, stooping, twisting and reaching throughout the work day.
• Hand and eye coordination.