Press Operator

Knape and Vogt; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Knape & Vogt is seeking a Press Operator to join our Grand Rapids manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating punch/transfer presses, performing tooling changes, and ensuring quality throughout runs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have punch press experience, ability to read blueprints, use inspection tools, and lift up to 35 lbs. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous punch press and transfer press experience.
• Die setting experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience using inspection equipment to verify parts meet specifications.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision slide/multi-slide or four-slide presses safely and consistently, including starting, stopping, feeding material, and monitoring production.
• Assist with performing tooling changes, material changes, adjustments, and machine setups.
• Recognize defects such as incorrect bends, dimensional variation, burrs, cracks, scratches, deformation, or other nonconforming conditions.
• Monitor the cycle performance, scrap, production quantities, downtime, and quality throughout the run.

Skills

Punch press exp

Die setting

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Calipers & micrometers

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Tools

Die setting tooling

Inspection equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in a Manufacturing environment? Knape & Vogt is looking for a Press Operator to join our industry leading team here in Grand Rapids! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

Open Positions:

• 1st Shift: (7:00am-3:00pm)
• Overtime Opportunities Available

What's In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Operate precision slide/multi-slide or four-slide presses safely and consistently, including starting, stopping, feeding material, and monitoring production
• Assist with performing tooling changes, material changes, adjustments, and machine setups
• Recognize defects such as incorrect bends, dimensional variation, burrs, cracks, scratches, deformation, or other nonconforming conditions
• Monitor the cycle performance, scrap, production quantities, downtime, and quality throughout the run

What Will You Bring:

• Previous punch press and transfer press experience
• Experience with Die setting
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to print and read blueprints
• Previous experience using using calipers, micrometers, gauges, comparators, and other inspection equipment to verify parts meet specifications
• Basic reading, writing, computer and math skills
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English
• Ability to efficiently work in a high fast paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. while standing for long periods of time