Press Operator

Boge-Rubber-; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

POSITION: Production Associate in a manufacturing setting in Kentucky. You will operate multiple finishing machines and participate in quality checks to ensure automotive bushings meet specifications. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to daily production schedules.

No prior experience is required; candidates should be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and following written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Basic math skills for simple calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple pieces of manufacturing/finishing equipment.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections to ensure products meet specs.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the production area.
• Prepare daily process sheets and PARs; assist with paperwork.

Skills

Reading rules and procedures

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Inspection procedures

Job description

SUMMARY:The associate is expected to obtain the knowledge and demonstrate the ability to safely operate the primary, as well as the secondary machines to ensure the manufacturing of quality automotive suspension bushings.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILTIES:Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.Operation of multiple pieces of manufacturing/finishing equipment.Perform and document visual and mechanical inspections to assure products conform to customer specifications.Routinely perform machine maintenance and inspection procedures.Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure cleanliness of environment.Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.Prepare basic paperwork requirements i.e.: daily process sheet, heat sheet, PAR’s, etc.All other duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent is required. No experience required.JOB REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; move around the plant; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch.The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job in the production area, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.The noise level in the production area is usually loud.The noise level in the office area is usually moderate.