Precision Press Operator – 1st Shift, Competitive Pay

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Job summary

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team on the 1st Shift (7:00am–3:00pm). You will operate precision slide presses, monitor feeding material, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates bring press operator experience, mechanical aptitude, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with inspection tools like calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Previous press operator experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges and comparators to verify parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision presses safely and consistently.
• Assist with tooling changes, material changes, adjustments, and machine setups.
• Identify defects such as incorrect bends, dimensional variation, burrs, cracks, scratches or other nonconforming conditions.
• Monitor the cycle performance, scrap, production quantities, downtime, and quality throughout the run.

Skills

Press operation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Basic math and computer skills

English language ability

Safety awareness

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Gauges & comparators

Inspection equipment

Job description

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team on the 1st Shift (7:00am–3:00pm). You will operate precision slide presses, monitor feeding material, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates bring press operator experience, mechanical aptitude, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with inspection tools like calipers and micrometers.