Press Operator (1st Shift) (Metal Stamping)

American Trim; Sidney (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal stamping industry is seeking a Press Operator for 1st shift operations in Sidney, OH. This role offers steady work, on-the-job training, and a competitive hourly pay starting at $18.50. Candidates should possess mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Join a family-oriented workplace with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits starting at 91 days of employment.

Benefits

Steady work

On the job training

401K (with match)

Vacation time after 91 days

Medical, dental, vision benefits at 91 days

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.
• Experience in production environment preferred.
• Excitement to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation of the production work center.
• Coordinate multiple press operations and ensure safety.
• Communicate with supervisors and engineers regarding production issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Press Operator (1st Shift) (Metal Stamping)

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Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? We are a metal stamping facility looking for a press operator for our 1st shift operations.

What’s in it for you?

• Steady Work
• On the job training
• Day one holiday pay
• Day one 401K
• Vacation Time at 91 days
• Benefits at 91 days
• Tuition Assistance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
  
  
  

What are the hours and pay?

1st Shift - 5:55AM-4PM Monday-Thursday, plus overtime as needed

• Base Pay $18.50 per hour
  
  
  

What is the job?

• Responsible for the operation of the production work center, including lube operations, press operations, inspecting parts and pack out. This includes safety, quality, productivity, and customer service, both internal and external.
• Coordinate multiple press operations.
• Control operation through complex automation systems.
• Produce daily job assignments using WMS.
• Follow all of the safety procedures: Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA), and Area Safety Analysis (ASA).
• Ensure that job is run in environmental compliance after instructions from supervisor/environmental group.
• Communicate with shift supervisor, tooling engineers, quality engineers and other work cell people on opposite shift concerning production problems, quality and related information.
• Set dies in scheduled time frame to meet customer requirements.
• Perform routine housekeeping in work area(s) as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What do you bring to the job?

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude, above average dexterity
• Blueprint reading is helpful.
• Basic math — percentages, decimals (thousandths), addition, subtraction
• Knowledge of press, dies, and set up operations.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Be experienced in production environment in meeting schedules and rates and be able to change over dies in the standard time.
• Excitement to learn a new skill
• Tendency to follow set instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven team player
• Self-starter
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements of the job:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to lift 50 pounds on a non-repetitive basis.
• Have the physical strength to slide dies across the bolster plates.
• Exposure to lubes, oil and grease
• Weekly and weekend overtime required.
• Accountability for quality/productivity and safety goals
• Requires standing, walking and/or moving about for periods of time in excess of one (1) hour.
• Requires some sort of repetitive turning and/or lifting motion to be performed.
• Perform position requirements while wearing eye, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.
  
  
  

Why should you choose American Trim?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition assistance program
• Medical, dental, vision at 91 days
• 401k (with match)
• Direct deposit
• Fixed weekly schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Direct Care, for employees who elect company health benefits
• Boot reimbursement voucher every year
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher once every 2 years
• Plenty of growth opportunities
  
  
  

We are a family-oriented company, and our number one core value is safety 1st.

Are you Interested? Apply with us today!

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Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-18 status).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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