Press- Machine Operator 1st shift

KI USA; Berea (KY); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KI USA is hiring for multiple safety-focused, team-oriented Press Machine Operators for the first shift in Kentucky. The role involves operating progressive, tandem and transfer stamping presses, setting up dies, and maintaining tooling to meet daily quality and press efficiencies while upholding safe work practices.

Candidates with 2+ years in metal stamping are preferred. Responsibilities include die installation, machine operation and daily paperwork, quality checks with precision tools, and

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years of experience in metal stamping, operating stamping presses.
• Ability to set up, operate and maintain dies, machines and tooling.
• Commitment to safety and meeting daily quality and efficiency targets.

Aufgaben

• Install, align, and secure dies in the press; adjust ram height, stroke speed, and pressure.
• Start machines, monitor production, load coils, inspect parts and complete paperwork.
• Perform quality inspection with calipers and gauges.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and follow safety rules.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Aptitude

Blueprint Reading

Hand & Power Tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Jobbeschreibung

KI USA his hiring for multiple safety focused, team oriented Press Machine Operatosr for 1st shift. This role operates progressive, tandem and/or transfer stamping presses. We are looking for experienced individuals who can set-up, operate and maintain die, machines and to meet or exceed daily quality and press efficiencies while maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates with at least 2 years of previous experience in metal stamping, operating multiple types stamping presses are preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Setup & Adjustments: Install, align, and secure dies in the press. Adjust ram height, stroke speed, and pressure.
• Operation: Start machines and watch the production cycle to spot jams, tool wear, or misalignments. Operate equipment, load coils, inspect and unload parts. Accurately and timely complete all daily production paperwork requirements.
• Quality Inspection: Check finished pieces using precision tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Maintenance & Safety: Lubricate equipment, clear scrap material safely, perform basic preventative maintenance and follow all plant safety rules. Fill out production logs and lot tags

Skills:

Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and work orders. Comfort using hand and power tools.