Press Operator - $1000 Hiring Bonus

Clow; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Clow Stamping Company in Kentucky seeks a Press Operator to run hydraulic presses, set up tooling, and produce precision metal parts for customers nationwide. You will learn on the job, with hands-on experience applying blueprints, calipers, and ERP data entry.

No experience is required as training is provided, and you’ll be paid during learning. A $1,000 hiring bonus is available for select positions, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training and hire bonus.
• Must be able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Basic math and measurement tool proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the press, tooling changes and job preparation from work orders and blueprints.
• Load raw material or in-process parts and operate the press to run blanking, piercing, and forming operations
• Check parts at required intervals using calipers and gauges
• Record job progress and production data in the ERP system
• Meet basic safety and PPE requirements

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Measurement tools

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Build a Career. Learn Real Skills. Get Paid.

Start a hands-on career in manufacturing with paid training and a $1,000 Hiring Bonus.

If you like working with machines, building things, and staying active, this is the job for you.

As a Press Operator, you'll run powerful hydraulic presses that produce precision metal parts used by major manufacturers across the country. You'll learn how to operate equipment, inspect parts, and keep production moving while developing skills that can lead to long-term career growth.

No experience? No problem. We'll train you from day one and pay you while you learn.

Shifts Available:

• Shift 16: 3:00pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday (+$1.25/hour shift differential)
• Shift 21: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Friday - Sunday (+$3.50/hour shift differential)

Starting Rate of Pay:

• $19.80 per hour base rate. Candidates with relevant experience may be eligible for base pay up to $20.80 per hour.

Day-to-day looks like:

• Set up the press, including tooling changes and job preparation from work orders and blueprints
• Load raw material or in-process parts and operate the press to run blanking, piercing, and forming operationsCheck parts at required intervals using basic measuring tools like calipers and gauges
• Record job progress and production data in the ERP system

• Basic math skills

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use measurement tools (or willingness to learn)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift
• Lift and carry materials up to 100 lbs.
• Bend, reach, and lift parts from waist to shoulder height frequently
• Use hands for tool operation and press setup
• Required PPE: hearing protection, eye protection, MET guard safety shoes

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus – Paid after 6 months of employment. Offer valid for select positions hired between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2026.

• Annual pay-for-performance increases
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 on-site fitness center
• Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.