Press Operator - 1st Shift

ACP, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ACP, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a press operator for heavy stamping and fabrication duties. You will perform blanking, piercing, forming, and related operations on manual and automatic presses, while ensuring quality and part counts.

The role requires reading blueprints, using calipers, and good communication in writing and speech. Forklift operation knowledge is a plus; 5S and PPE compliance are essential.

Formación

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Solid work history in fabrication or hard stamping press environments.
• Ability to read blue prints and use calipers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsabilidades

• Operate blanking, piercing, forming and flanging on heavy presses and related operations.
• Maintain correct part counts and ensure quality per first piece inspection.
• Keep press bed and work area clean; perform routine housekeeping.
• Identify and record parts produced accurately; comply with PPE and 5S.
• Read and follow prints, specs, and standard work; report issues with die or parts.
• Be available on Fridays to support department scheduling and assist when needed.
• Willing to move to other departments during delays or business needs.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Communication

Safety awareness

5S experience

Team flexibility

Educación

HS graduate or equivalent

Herramientas

Forklift operation

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Safe operation of stamping press to meet quality and production requirements which includes the following duties:

Key Accountabilities

• Perform blanking, piercing, forming and flanging operations on heavy punch presses, as well as cut off stacking, piercing, forming, sizing, riveting and all operations on manual and automatic presses.
• Operation on heavy materials in standing position.
• Perform housekeeping and clean-up of press bed and work area.
• Responsible for correct count.
• Routine check for quality as set forth by first piece inspection.
• Use proper stock to make parts.
• Produce the proper number of parts.
• Identify and record parts produced accurately.
• Utilization of chemicals and lubricants
• Comply with PPE and 5S and all safety rules.
• Comply with standard work guidelines, process instructions and print specifications.
• Regularly available on Fridays to support department maintaining schedule.
• Willingness to move to other departments when equipment or material delays occur or business needs arise.
• Work with Die Setter to report/communicate any problems with die and/or parts, and to improve speed of set-up and division of duties.
• Other duties as assigned by manager or team leader.
• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Solid work history. Related fabrication or hard stamping press experience desired.
• Ability to read blue prints and use calipers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exhibit good judgment related to safety, quality, cost and delivery of parts, processes and product.
• Should possess fork truck operation experience and/or certification or have a willingness to learn and be trained on this equipment.