Press Operator

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401 (k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Press Set Up Operator to safely operate presses, produce parts to specification, and support continuous quality. The role requires reading blueprints, adjusting materials, and maintaining production data.

You will inspect parts with micrometers and communicate issues to ensure smooth workflow. Candidates should have 2+ years in manufacturing, be dependable, able to stand for long periods, and be willing to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and production procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude with safe use of equipment.
• Dependable and able to work well in a team.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses to blank, pierce, form and draw parts per specs.
• Change material on smaller machines as required.
• Inspect parts using micrometer to verify conformance.
• Document production data and prepare parts for next step.
• Communicate machine issues promptly.
• Maintain production records and follow control plans.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

Description

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Press Set Up Operator to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for safely operate machines, to produce parts conforming to specifications.

Requirements:

• Perform blanking, piercing, forming and drawing operations on a variety of parts.
• Change material on smaller machines
• Inspect work pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometer or other measuring instruments to verify workmanship standard.
• Perform in process inspection, follow control plan and record results.
• Communicates when there is an issue on the machine
• Document all required production data and prepare product for next step
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of controls
• Ability to read blueprint and production procedures/instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude; must be responsible in the proper use of equipment in a safe manner
• Must be dependable, reliable and able to work well on a team
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day

This position is at our Elk Grove Village, IL location.

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $25.00

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.