Precision Press Operator – Auto/Manual, Quality Focus

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

On-Site Medical Clinics

Teladoc

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate presses, load and align metal parts, and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment. This role requires reading blueprints, following instructions, and documenting production data with accuracy.

On-site position in Hickory, NC. No formal education required; 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Read prints and operating instructions.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Remove and set dies into the press with lift assistance.
• Load steel into uncoils using an electric winch.
• Adjust metal feed to match part specifications.
• Operate the press in automatic and manual modes.
• Read blueprints and perform basic math for adjustments.
• Inspect finished parts with gauges and document results.
• Track downtime and production quantities.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Read prints

Communication

Documentation

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate presses, load and align metal parts, and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment. This role requires reading blueprints, following instructions, and documenting production data with accuracy.

On-site position in Hickory, NC. No formal education required; 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred but not mandatory.