Precision Press Operator — Great Benefits & Overtime

knapeandvogt; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Knape & Vogt in Grand Rapids is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate precision press equipment, perform tooling and setup tasks, and monitor quality and production output.

The ideal candidate has experience with punch/transfer presses, die setting, blueprints reading, and measurement tools. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience operating punch and transfer presses.
• Experience with die setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Able to print/read blueprints and inspect parts with calipers/micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision presses safely and consistently.
• Assist with tooling changes, material changes, and machine setups.
• Monitor cycle performance, scrap, production quantities, downtime, and quality.
• Identify and report defects during runs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Press operation experience

Die setting

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Comparators

Job description

Knape & Vogt in Grand Rapids is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate precision press equipment, perform tooling and setup tasks, and monitor quality and production output.

The ideal candidate has experience with punch/transfer presses, die setting, blueprints reading, and measurement tools. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for overtime.