Press Operator

Thunderbird Molding; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird Molding is seeking a Press Operator to run and troubleshoot machinery, ensure part quality, and support continuous improvement efforts. The role emphasizes safety, throughput, and training of junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have prior machine-operator experience, the ability to troubleshoot equipment, and read blueprints. This position requires physical stamina and adherence to safety policies in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a machine operator.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Must be able to stand 8–12 hours a day.
• Must be able to read, follow detailed instructions and understand English.
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures – detect defects.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and work with blueprints, building and repair tooling and dies.
• Ability to train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments.
• Able to troubleshoot and manipulate programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machinery in a safe manner.
• Run product at desired rate.
• Promote safety, quality, throughput and add new equipment.
• Assist with changeovers and adjust machinery for quality parts.
• Train all lower-level operators.
• Inspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects, and proper fit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and following instructions

Training others

Safety compliance

Communication

Program troubleshooting

Tools

Tooling and dies

Blueprints

Job description

Press Operator Position Overview

The press operator is responsible for operating all of the equipment in the area. Candidates are considered top of their field by being able to successfully troubleshoot all equipment tied to cell and use their expertise to solve problems and eliminate scrap, rework, and downtime. Should be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality, throughput. Trains all lower-level operators. May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

Press Operator Essential Functions

• Operate all machinery in a safe manner.
• Must be able to run product at desired rate.
• Should be actively involved in Continuous Improvement within the area to promote safety, quality, throughput, and the addition of any new equipment.
• Help setup with changeover of cell; perform intermediate adjustments on machinery to assure a quality part is being made.
• Trains all lower-level operators.
• Inspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects, and proper fit up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Press Operator Required Experience

• Previous experience as a machine operator.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8–12 hours a day.
• Must be able to read, follow detailed instructions and understand English.
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures – detect defects.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and work with blueprints, building and repair tooling and dies.
• Ability to train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments.
• Able to troubleshoot and manipulate programs.

Press Operator Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.