Press Operator (1st Shift & 2nd Shift)

Ice Industries, Inc.; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries, Inc. in Grenada, Mississippi, is seeking a production operator to safely run metal stamping presses, feed blanks, trim and pierce parts, and help maintain quality.

You will follow safety rules, complete tags and reports, assist with plant clean-up, and work with a team in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or GED is required; English literacy and overtime availability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with stamping presses is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate metal stamping presses by feeding steel blanks onto the die and placing parts on the die for trimming and piercing.
• Fill out press cards, tags, check sheets and reports accurately and timely.
• Keep the work area clean and participate in plant clean-up.
• Work in a team environment and follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Notify supervision if any machine, die, or part issues arise; refrain from fixing machines or removing parts from dies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Function: Operating metal stamping presses safely to make quality products.

Job Duties

• Safely operate metal stamping presses by manually feeding steel blanks onto the die for forming, placing the part on the die to trim, and placing the part on the die for piercing(s).
• Filling out press cards as required.
• Accurately and timely complete tags, check sheets, and reports.
• Responsible for keeping the area clean and participating in plant clean-up.
• Work in a team environment -- work with other employees.
• Follow company policies and safety policies, and practice safe work habits.
• Follow all JIB Procedures. Notify your supervisor if anything goes wrong with the machine, die, or parts. Operators are not permitted to fix machines or put their hands in the dies to remove parts.
• Other duties as assigned

In a manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes are required.

Physical Component(s)

Standing up to 8 hours, lifting, pushing, and continuously pulling up to 40 pounds, some bending, and walking.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Previous stamping press experience helpful, not mandatory

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Capable of taking directives and following instructions.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of completing the proper paperwork. – Must be able to read and write in English.
• Communicate with coworkers and team leaders in English.
• Safety and quality-oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required by the company
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screen test.