Press Operator

The Armor Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armor Group is seeking a responsible operator to run stamping presses and secondary metal processing equipment at our South Bend, IN facility. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in daily production tasks.

You will perform in-process checks, ensure parts meet print specifications, and maintain clean, organized work areas. Forklift operation and data entry are also involved, with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience operating stamping presses and secondary equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses and secondary equipment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform in-process checks on parts and minimize scrap.
• Ensure parts are made to print and maintain quality.
• Operate a forklift for daily operations.
• Data entry in company system.
• Perform daily machine checks.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Stamping presses operation

Secondary equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Data entry

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

This position is responsible for operating stamping presses, pre-setters, and other secondary metal processing equipment

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Perform in process checks on parts and minimize scrap
• Maintaining area cleanliness
• Perform work in line with quality requirements and insure that parts are made to print
• Operate a forklift for daily operations
• Data entry on computer system
• Perform daily checks on machines
• Additional items as assigned by manager

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE COMPANY

This position interacts with other manufacturing personnel, project managers, and area supervisor.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of ability to operate various stamping presses and secondary equipment
• Have basic knowledge of blueprint reading
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Ability to be reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• All Armor employees are also expected to demonstrate Armor’s core values of being:
  • Customer-Focused
  • Passionate about Work
  • Solution-Oriented
  • Driven by Integrity
    

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or GED
• 1 year of experience operating stamping presses and secondary equipment