Press Operator

Rogers Corporation; Delaware; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a manufacturing role in Delaware. The position involves setting up production parameters and ensuring product quality by performing inspections and communicating with various departments.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, at least 2 years of press experience, and proficiency in using measuring tools. The role may include training new employees and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous press experience required.
• Proficient computer skills necessary.
• Minimum of 3 years press experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor manufacturing parameters.
• Measure thickness of material using micrometers.
• Perform in-process inspection and testing.
• Communicate with quality and shipping departments.
• Participate in training of new employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to use measuring tools

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School (2 year program)

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Summary

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
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with inventory systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP and Oracle
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Forklift certification
• Excellent mechanical aptitude

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