Precision Progressive Press Operator (Temp to Hire)

KEY Personnel, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KEY Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Prog Press Operator in Holland, MI to set up and operate power presses for trimming, punching, shaping and crimping metal. The role requires die setup, coil handling, and routine quality checks in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate should be familiar with press operations, able to read technical instructions, and capable of using micrometers, calipers, and scales. High school diploma or GED is required; training may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with press operations.
• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications working with die setters.
• Set smart pack.
• Set up and place coil on mandrel.
• Adjust coil and run through feeder.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Runs web through the die.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors including first piece.
• Cleans and lubricates machines
• Catches, packs and inspects parts.
• Operates quality gages.
• Fills out lot tags, production reports, PVD forms, and die maintenance control forms.
• Keeps work area neat and organized.
• Reports any problems to the supervisors
• Able to identify all dies and part number on all Prog presses.
• Able to identify all coil labels to match die numbers on all Prog presses.
• Able to band unfinished coils on all Prog presses.
• Able to identify and use feeder, straightener, and press controls properly on all prog presses.
• Able to set up for proper flatness of steel on all prog presses.
• Able to identify the part container, the quantity of parts, and the proper labeling needed for each job on all prog presses.
• Able to change the date code.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal.
• Identify dies and parts and ensure proper labeling.
• Sample and inspect parts for conformance to specs; adjust machine as needed.
• Maintain clean, lubricated machines and work area.
• Record production data and quality checks as required.

Skills

Press operations

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Scales

Job description

KEY Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Prog Press Operator in Holland, MI to set up and operate power presses for trimming, punching, shaping and crimping metal. The role requires die setup, coil handling, and routine quality checks in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate should be familiar with press operations, able to read technical instructions, and capable of using micrometers, calipers, and scales. High school diploma or GED is required; training may be provided for the right candidate.