Press Operator

The Will-Burt Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Press Operator to set up and operate power presses for various materials. This entry-level role involves monitoring operations, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic operational skills.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Medical and dental benefits

401K and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 months related experience or training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power presses for metal, composite, or plastic stock.
• Inspects workpieces and adjusts machine as needed.
• Cleans and lubricates machines.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety documents

Basic math skills

Common sense application

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Company Overview

The Will-Burt Company is the world's premier manufacturer of mobile telescoping masts, towers, trailer systems, and pan and tilt positioners. We offer virtually every mobile payload elevation solution and full integration services for defense, government, first responders, telecommunications, energy production, and other markets. Will-Burt also offers contract manufacturing, metal fabrication, powder-coating, and rapid prototyping services. We are an international company with offices and manufacturing in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Singapore. All manufacturing locations are backed by a certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. Incorporated in 1918, Will-Burt is an employee-owned company.

Why Work for Will-Burt?

We believe our employees drive the company's success. We strive to create an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work environment where diverse ideas are welcomed, and you can learn and grow to your full potential. Our benefits include paid vacation, holidays, medical, dental, 401K, ESOP, profit sharing, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.

Job Summary

Sets up and operates power presses to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal, composite, or plastic stock.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
• Adjusts ram stroke to specified length.
• Positions workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine bed or die.
• Starts press and monitors operation for misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects workpieces and adjusts machine as needed; cleans and lubricates machines.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required Competencies

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and seeks quality improvements.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards and works efficiently.
• Safety and Security: Follows safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; 1-3 months related experience or training; or equivalent.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents, perform basic math, and apply common sense to instructions.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, handle, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Production
• Industries: Manufacturing