Power Press Operator — Die Setup & Production

Key Personnel; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Personnel is seeking a Prog Press Operator in Holland, MI for a temp-to-hire role on first shift. The incumbent will set up and operate power presses to trim, punch, shape, and crimp metal, with die alignment and routine quality checks.

Responsibilities include mounting dies, feeding coils, adjusting for accuracy, logging production data, and maintaining equipment. Prior press experience and basic measuring tools are required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with press operations and safety rules.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions and specs.
• Demonstrated accuracy in measurement and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal.
• Assemble, install, and align dies in press per specifications with die setters.
• Set up and place coil on mandrel and adjust for proper flatness.
• Start press and monitor operation for misalignment or malfunctions.
• Inspect pieces for conformance and adjust machinery as needed for first piece.
• Clean and lubricate machines and maintain a neat work area.
• Record production data, such as lot tags and die maintenance forms.
• Identify dies and coil labels to match die numbers on presses.

Skills

Press operation

Overhead crane

Quality inspection

Reading & interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Scales

Press controls

Die sets

Job description

Key Personnel is seeking a Prog Press Operator in Holland, MI for a temp-to-hire role on first shift. The incumbent will set up and operate power presses to trim, punch, shape, and crimp metal, with die alignment and routine quality checks.

Responsibilities include mounting dies, feeding coils, adjusting for accuracy, logging production data, and maintaining equipment. Prior press experience and basic measuring tools are required.