Press Operator

Summit Employment Professionals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wichita is seeking a Punch Press Room Operator. The role involves operating electrically powered presses to shape materials and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and experience in machine operation. Flexibility in working hours, including weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read measuring equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers).
• Experience with operating machines and handling parts.

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate electrically powered presses.
• Perform operations such as blanking, bending, and punching.
• Keep a record of operational data and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree

Job description

• Configure and operate electrically powered presses to cut, shape, and form metal, plastic, or other materials used in manufacturing operations.
• Perform operations such as blanking, bending, punching, and forming based on blueprints and other instructions.
• Configure equipment and calibrates gauge settings as needed and monitor condition of dies.
• Load raw materials onto equipment, feed material through die, position and remove parts from the die as needed.
• Monitor work schedule to ascertain production information, such as size, type, and quantity to be processed.
• Keep a record of operational data and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Inspect parts for potential quality issues.

Requirements

The following is the experience that a candidate must have to be successful:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with operating machines and handling parts
• Knowledge or ability to learn production procedures (knowledge of press machines a plus)
• Ability to on occasion lift and carry heavy products
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read measuring equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers)
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
• Flexibility is key - this individual may work in a variety of roles and be cross trained

Punch Press Room Operator

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate electrically powered presses to cut, shape, and form metal, plastic, or other materials used in manufacturing operations.
• Perform operations such as blanking, bending, punching, and forming based on blueprints and other instructions.
• Configure equipment and calibrates gauge settings as needed and monitor condition of dies.
• Load raw materials onto equipment, feed material through die, position and remove parts from the die as needed.
• Monitor work schedule to ascertain production information, such as size, type, and quantity to be processed.
• Keep a record of operational data and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Inspect parts for potential quality issues.

Requirements

The following is the experience that a candidate must have to be successful:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with operating machines and handling parts
• Knowledge or ability to learn production procedures (knowledge of press machines a plus)
• Ability to on occasion lift and carry heavy products
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read measuring equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers)
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
• Flexibility is key - this individual may work in a variety of roles and be cross trained

Hours:

*1st Shift: Mon-Fri 6am-4:30pm (OT) **1 opening**
*2nd Shift: Mon-Thurs 4pm-2:30 AM
*Weekend Days (Fri/Sat/Sun): 6am-6pm
*Weekend Nights (Fri/Sat/Sun): 6pm-6am