Precision Press Operator & Setup Pro

The Pivot Group Careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Spring Lake, MI is seeking a skilled Press Operator / Setup to join local manufacturing teams. You will load materials, monitor production, and perform first-piece checks to ensure dimensional accuracy. Strong blueprint reading and tooling adjustment skills are required.

Responsibilities include setting up presses, logging maintenance, and troubleshooting faults to keep production on track. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and setup instructions.
• Experience in manufacturing press environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load material and monitor the feed during the production run.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and visual defects.
• Perform first piece and in-process checks using calipers and gauges.
• Troubleshoot press faults and make minor repairs to keep production running.
• Complete setup sheets, production logs, and maintenance records.
• Set up presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Install and align dies, tooling, and fixtures on the press.
• Adjust press settings such as stroke, speed, and pressure for each run.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Quality inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Reading job orders

Measuring with calipers

Education

Manufacturing apprenticeship or machine trades training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Spring Lake, MI is seeking a skilled Press Operator / Setup to join local manufacturing teams. You will load materials, monitor production, and perform first-piece checks to ensure dimensional accuracy. Strong blueprint reading and tooling adjustment skills are required.

Responsibilities include setting up presses, logging maintenance, and troubleshooting faults to keep production on track. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.