Press Operator

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Press Operator to operate extrusion press equipment, monitor temperatures, tune settings, and ensure consistent output. You will prepare tooling, load dies, and minimize downtime during changes while maintaining accurate EPICS records.

The role requires 1–2+ years in an industrial setting, ability to read drawings, and strong numeracy for measurements and tolerances. Monday to Friday, 7am–3:30pm shift, on-site location in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret measurements.
• Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining extrusion/press equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion press equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Prepare and maintain tooling, load dies, and minimize downtime during changes.
• Perform quality checks on extrusions to ensure specifications during production.
• Maintain accurate production records in EPICS and communicate equipment concerns.

Skills

Read drawings

Machinery knowledge

Numeracy

Industrial experience

Tools

EPICS

Job description

Press Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion press equipment to maintain optimal performance, including managing temperatures, tuning equipment, and ensuring consistent production output
• Prepare and maintain tooling throughout the shift, including loading dies, managing die temperatures, and minimizing downtime during die changes or equipment adjustments
• Perform quality checks on extrusions by monitoring run temperatures, inspecting finishes and dimensions, and ensuring products meet required specifications throughout production runs
• Maintain accurate production records in EPICS, including billet lengths, cut sizes, downtime, die failures, quality issues, schedule adherence, and communicate equipment concerns with team leads and maintenance

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-2+ experience in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of various machinery and ability to read drawings
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm
• Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension