Precision Press Operator - Fast-Paced Manufacturing Growth

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate precision presses, monitor production, and ensure parts meet quality standards.

Open on first shift (7:00am-3:00pm), with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement. Ideal candidates bring hands-on press experience and a mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Previous press operator experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges and comparators to verify parts meet specs.
• Basic reading, writing, computer and math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand basic English.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Press operator

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Comparators

Inspection skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Comparators

Job description

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate precision presses, monitor production, and ensure parts meet quality standards.

Open on first shift (7:00am-3:00pm), with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement. Ideal candidates bring hands-on press experience and a mechanical aptitude.