Press Operator - 1st Shift

ACP INC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ACP INC in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Press Operator for 1st shift to safely operate stamping presses and meet production targets. This role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform blanking, piercing, forming and related tasks, read blueprints, and use calipers to ensure precise parts. Housekeeping, PPE adherence, and willingness to work overtime on Fridays are essential.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and use calipers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Related fabrication or hard stamping press experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses to perform blanking, piercing, forming and related operations.
• Maintain safe operation and housekeeping; keep press bed and work area clean.
• Ensure correct count and perform first piece quality checks.
• Identify and record parts produced; use chemicals and lubricants properly.
• Follow PPE, 5S and all safety rules and standard work guidelines.
• Be available on Fridays to support department schedule and move to other departments when needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Calipers

Effective communication

Good safety judgment

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Press Operator - 1st Shift

Regular Full-Time Cedar Rapids, IA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1234

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.