Press Operator

Amsted Automotive; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive seeks a Press Operator for the third shift at TransForm Automotive Shelby Twp to set up and operate stamping presses.

You will perform line-side changeovers, monitor parts quality with fixtures, tag parts in SAP, and maintain 5S standards in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Must have basic press experience, computer literacy, and knowledge of IATF16949/ISO14001; overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Requires at least three months of press and feeder operation knowledge.
• Basic computer literacy and use of production control panels.
• Knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance.
• Experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping press equipment to meet production goals.
• Set up/changeover as part of a team.
• Monitor quality and report issues.
• Perform quality checks with fixtures.
• Label parts with lot, operation, and SAP tagging.
• Maintain 5S in the work area.
• Complete daily production reports and downtime boards.
• Overtime as required.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in waste elimination meetings.
• Ensure safe operation and housekeeping.
• Adapt to shifts and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Press operations

Feeder operations

Computer literacy

Automotive manufacturing

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Amsted Automotive's TransForm Automotive Shelby Twp division, is seeking Press Operators on the third shift (11 pm - 7 am +15% shift premium) who will be responsible for the set up and operation of line dies including transfer dies in stamping presses.

Shift Times

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM 15% shift premium
• Midnight Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a 15% shift premium

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for equipment operation including press transfer, feeder, etc.
• Part of the set up/changeover team
• Operate press in production mode to meet production goals
• Visually look over parts to assure proper quality. Notify Production, Quality, Leader, or Supervisor of quality or press related problems
• Perform quality checks and use checking fixtures to maintain high quality parts
• Must ensure all parts containers have properly filled out tags for part, lot and operation identification including SAP labeling
• Keep work areas clean and safe. Maintain 5S Standards
• Fill out daily production reporting paperwork and visual Downtime Boards
• Serves in the capacity of wastewater handler commensurate with completion of proper environmental training
• Additional duties as assigned
• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principals
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Requires at least three months of knowledge of press and feeder operations
• Usage of a computer and other productivity machinery such as control panels
• Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria
• Experience in a fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment

What’s In It For You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

What Else You'll Need To Know

• Work may require extended periods of standing, lifting, bending, stooping, and performing repetitive motion tasks
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise.

Experience Preferred

• 1 year(s): Manufacturing

Education Preferred

• High School or better

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