Press Operator

Leading Technology Composites, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Technology Composites, Inc. seeks a dependable Press Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts in Wichita, KS. You will load material, operate presses, and monitor curing processes to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include reading shop orders, connecting thermocouples and vacuum lines, adjusting controls on a computerized panel, and maintaining processing records. The role requires standing for long periods in a loud environment and ability to lift and climb stairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handle materials and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders and cure specifications.
• Stamina to stand for extended periods in a loud environment.
• Capability to lift/carry/push/pull materials and climb stairs if required.
• Willingness to work in hot areas and adapt to shift routines.

Responsibilities

• Load material and operate presses and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond material according to specifications.
• Read and interpret shop orders to determine cure process specifications.
• Connect thermocouples and vacuum lines to fittings.
• Adjust manual controls or enter commands in computerized control panel to regulate and activate press power supply, cooling system, vacuum, heat, and pressure gauges and recorders.
• Monitor instruments, switches, and recorders and listen for warning signals during press operation to ensure conformance to specifications, and modifies or aborts process as required.
• Maintain manual or computerized press processing records.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Stamina

Reading orders

Attention to detail

Tools

Computerized control panel

Thermocouples handling

Vacuum lines handling

Industrial press equipment

Job description

Press Operator - 1st and 2nd shift Available

Shift Hours:

1st - Monday through Thursday -6:00 AM to 3:30 PM , Friday - 6 AM to 10 AM

2nd - Monday through Thursday 3:30 PM- 1 AM , Friday - 10 AM-2PM

This is an integral part of our manufacturing line.

• Load material and operate presses and auxiliary equipment to cure and bond material according to specifications.
• Read and interpret shop orders to determine cure process specifications.
• Connect thermocouples and vacuum lines to fittings.
• Adjust manual controls or enter commands in computerized control panel to regulate and activate press power supply, cooling system, vacuum, heat, and pressure gauges and recorders.
• Monitor instruments, switches, and recorders and listen for warning signals during press operation to ensure conformance to specifications, and modifies or aborts process as required.
• Maintain manual or computerized press processing records.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Visual acuity
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull materials
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time in an area with limited climate control.
• Must be able to climb stairs and work in an area with extreme heat exposure.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  
  
  

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