Press Operator (1st Shift) - Growth & Benefits

Steel Technologies LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) after 60 days

Paid time off

Paid holidays from day one

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

Tuition assistance

Boot & glasses allowance

Uniforms provided

Monthly incentive bonus

Job summary

Steel Technologies LLC in Decatur, AL is seeking a Press Operator responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring the press to ensure quality and efficiency across production lines. You will reconcile coils, align dies, monitor gauges, and troubleshoot minor issues to keep the line running smoothly.

The role requires reading material tags, applying safety rules, using calipers and gauges, and lifting up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SPC - 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; climb stairs, ladders, or platforms.
• Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squat; walk and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to repetitively reach and grasp; lift up to 10–80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operates and monitors the press.
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil.
• Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface 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 through leveler/flattener, feed unit.
• Monitor condition of blanks to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• 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 perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist press packager as needed.
• Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to supervisor or shift lead.
• Maintain housekeeping of press area.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Material knowledge

Safety rules compliance

Reading tape measures and calipers

Communication skills

Physical stamina (lift up to 80 lbs)

Tools

Rockwell tester

Digital calipers

Digital/dial indicators

Height gauge

Micrometers

Job description

Steel Technologies LLC in Decatur, AL is seeking a Press Operator responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring the press to ensure quality and efficiency across production lines. You will reconcile coils, align dies, monitor gauges, and troubleshoot minor issues to keep the line running smoothly.

The role requires reading material tags, applying safety rules, using calipers and gauges, and lifting up to 80 pounds.