Press Operator

QuickStaff; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing company is seeking candidates to operate and monitor machinery in Erie County, ensuring high-quality production. Key duties include setting up presses, performing routine maintenance, and conducting quality checks on products. Candidates should be skilled in interpreting blueprints and troubleshooting machinery issues. This role emphasizes safety and the ability to adapt to changing production requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Experience with quality inspections and audits.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and process sheets.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up, operate, and monitor presses to produce high-quality products.
• Inspect finished products for defects and perform quality audits.
• Perform regular maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Job description

Key duties include setting up and operating machinery, monitoring for quality, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring all production specifications are met. This role also involves following safety protocols and may require reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and performing quality checks on finished products.

Core responsibilities

• Safely set up, operate, and monitor presses according to job specifications and blueprints to produce high-quality products.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet company and customer standards. Perform quality audits and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication of the press and related machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues that arise during operation to minimize downtime.
• Load materials, change parts like plates and ink rollers, and complete production paperwork and reports as required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, and work instructions.