Press Operator

Rogers Corp; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Corp in Bear, Delaware, is seeking a manufacturing press operator to help meet daily production goals. The role requires a team player who communicates production issues and follows the department supervisor's directions.

Responsibilities include monitoring parameters, measuring thickness with micrometers, recording in-process tests, and ensuring material availability. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with quality, shipping, and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years press experience preferred; at least 2 years noted.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, SAP and Oracle.
• Ability to read micrometer measurements and perform basic math.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Technical school education (2 years) preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor manufacturing parameters for laminate production.
• Measure material thickness using micrometers and QC tools.
• Perform in-process inspection and record run documentation.
• Ensure raw material base is available to meet daily demand.
• Communicate quality and material issues with relevant departments.
• Conduct cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Handle nonconforming material processes including DMRs and hold tags.
• Participate in training of new employees.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Measuring tools

Good communication

Basic math

Lifting equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School (2 year program)

Minimum of 3 years press experience

2 years press experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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This role will function as part of a team to meet production goals. This position requires a team player and detail oriented individual who will communicate production issues and take direction from the department supervisor on a daily basis.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and monitor all manufacturing parameters relating to the safe, efficient production of laminate products.
• Measuring and gauging thickness of material by using micrometers and various measuring/quality control instruments to maintain consistent product performance.
• Perform and record all in-process inspection/testing relating to maintaining product traceability and run documentation.
• Assure that a sufficient quantity of raw material base is available to meet daily production demands.
• Communicate with various departments such as quality, shipping, and value added relative to product quality issues and availability of material for further processing or shipping.
• Perform cycle counting to insure inventory accuracy.
• Perform nonconforming material process including DMR’s and hold tags.
• Participate in the training of new employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years previous press experience
• Experience with inventory systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP and Oracle
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers
• Good communications skills
• Ability to use lifting and moving devices
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Technical School (2 year program)
• Minimum of 3 years press experience
• Excellent mechanical aptitude

Additional Qualification Details: No additional requirement needed

Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.