Press Operator

FastTek Global; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Press Operator to join their team in Fort Wayne. In this role, you will operate and troubleshoot warm forging presses, ensuring the production of high-quality differential gears. You will utilize your mechanical aptitude to maintain equipment, recalibrate presses, and support the definition of equipment specifications. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the efficiency of production processes. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about machinery, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures effectively.
• Experience with recalibrating presses and reading process drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot warm forging presses for differential gears.
• Maintain production equipment including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fort Wayne, Indiana Press Operator #1021786

Position Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Operate and troubleshoot warm forging presses to produce differential gears. Use gauges and visual inspections to ensure parts meet customer requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Utilize hand and power tools.
2. Change out and replace die sets.
3. Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine the form and texture of parts.
4. Identify sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
5. Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment, including hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
6. Support the definition and maintenance of equipment specifications, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and lubrication standards.
7. Recalibrate presses.
8. Read process drawings and print readings.
9. Adjust and verify die heights.

Skills Required:

• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot failures.
• Forklift operation.

Experience Required:

• Recalibration of presses.
• Process drawings and print readings.
• Adjusting and verifying die heights.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.