Press Operator

AK Steel Corporation; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bowling Green, KY facility of Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, is hiring a Press Operator to run tonnage presses and produce quality parts. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in cold stamping, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, with career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of machine operations/work related experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work flexible shift times.

Responsibilities

• Operate tonnage presses and related equipment (decoilers, feeders, conveyors, cranes, PLC controlled).
• Perform Quick Die Change per Q.D.C. procedure with minimal supervision.
• Use measuring/inspection devices to ensure accuracy and quality; complete paperwork.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and report defects.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and participate in improvement activities.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping and meet production targets.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Stand for long periods

Team-friendly

Flexible shifts

Job description

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for a Press Operatorin our Bowling Green, Kentucky Facility. The Press Operatoris responsible for theoperation of various tonnage presses and producing quality parts. Theideal candidate will have priorexperience in cold stamping, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Operation and knowledge of tonnage presses, decoilers, feeders, conveyors, cranes, and PLC controlled equipment
• Perform Quick Die Change as per Q.D.C. procedure with minimum supervision
• Use various measuring and inspection devices to ensure accuracy and part quality, complete all relevant paperwork
• Troubleshoot for poor quality product and report all damages
• Utilize lean-manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs, and increase capacity
• Maintain and improve housekeeping within work area
• Meet production targets as set forth by the company

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of machine operations/ work related experience
• Ability to stand for long periods of time/ lift 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to work flexible shift times

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of dies, presses, and press controls (start up, shut down, safety devices)

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.