Press Operator 1st shift

Steel Technologies; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 60 days

Telehealth Services

401(k) after 60 days with company-mata

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Paid Holidays from day one

Education Assistance for job-related

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition reimbursement for certs

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Press Operator to set up, operate and monitor our presses. You will reconcile coil identity, load coils, and ensure correct gauge, width, and surface quality per customer and production specs.

You'll set up dies, align parts and conveyors, monitor blanks, and adjust setups for quality. The role requires familiarity with measurement tools and safety rules; team-oriented and able to work extended shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SPC – X̄ and R charts and basic distribution analysis.
• Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes and quality standards.
• Knowledge of steel press machines and major components.
• Ability to follow safety rules and requirements.
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, calipers, indicators and micrometers.
• Ability to read material tags and production instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors.
• Ability to see details at close range and work on stairs or platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally and move heavy parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operates and monitors the press.
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil.
• Check gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr and surface compliance.
• Set up dies and align parts and scrap chutes/conveyors.
• Adjust press setups to maintain quality.
• Monitor blanks for customer/production requirements.
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Communicate non-compliance or quality issues to supervision.
• Maintain housekeeping in the press area.

Skills

SPC charts

Raw materials

Press machines

Safety rules

Measuring tools

Material tags

Communication

Detail orientation

Lifting ability

Job description

As a Press Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to set up, operates and monitors the press.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirement and ensure compliance with customer and production requirements
• Setup the press including dies and alignment of part and scrap chutes/conveyors
• Setup the press/levelers/flattener to the proper program or required parameters
• Thread coil thru leveler/flattener, feed unit
• Monitor condition of blanks to ensure compliance with customer requirements and production instructions
• Adjust press setup as needed for quality
• Setup skids on the parts conveyors to ensure no disruption of production
• Remove scrap from press and empty hoppers as necessary
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
• Assist press packager as needed
• Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Clean and maintain housekeeping of press area

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Free Telehealth Services
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Safety Incentive Program
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control – X bar and R charts, individual moving range charts, basic distribution analysis
• Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes, and quality standards
• Knowledge of steel press machines including their major components and limitations
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital/dial indicators, height gauge, computer, part specific gauges and micrometers
• Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to see details at close range. Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platform
• Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squatAbility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively reach and grasp
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.