Press Operator

AtWork Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork Group is looking for a detail-oriented individual in Knoxville, Tennessee, to perform equipment startup and ensure quality production. You will read blueprints, operate machinery, and track usage of materials in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED and have experience in machinery operation and quality inspection. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and take measurements with a ruler.
• Experience in operating machinery and inspection in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Perform inspections to meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret customer drawings and tolerances.
• Produce accurate medical or non-medical products.
• Track materials used in production.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Technical instruction interpretation

Excellent communication skills

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Perform inspections to ensure the product meets stringent quality standards and customer specifications.
• Read, analyze, and interpret customer drawings, measurements and tolerances including blueprints.
• Produce dimensionally accurate medical or non-medical products.
• Adjust gear ratios and re-registration within the press.
• Track time and materials used at the press by entering data in the job costing module (SAP).
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment per equipment per engineering procedures and ensure maintenance logs are up to date.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Load and unload items on the production line including packaging or un-packaging products.
• Inspect products for defects and pull items off the line before they proceed further in the production process.
• Works with manufacturing staff on quality and production-related issues.
• Possesses the ability to read and understand ruler and traceability records.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and take measurements with a ruler.
• Experience with operating machinery, and inspection in a similar function or environment.
• Display knowledge of key areas of the manufacturing process.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general production records and procedures.