Press Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Forward March Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alabama is seeking a Press Operator to oversee press operations and ensure product quality. This position offers competitive pay starting at $25/hour plus a shift differential. Join a team-oriented culture that values employee growth with opportunities for professional development and access to low-cost medical benefits from day one.

Benefits

Low-cost medical benefits

Onsite gym

Barber shop on premises

Frequent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must maintain press operations effectively.
• Ability to perform quality checks.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mechanical press, ensuring quality.
• Monitor parts for required specifications.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on press.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout and tagout

Quality checks with dial calipers

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for a Press Operator to join our team. The Press Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating the mechanical press, inspecting parts and assembling for quality per blueprints and manufacturing specifications.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage veterans to apply. Your unique skills, experiences, and dedication are highly valued and align with our mission to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace

We are currently hiring for 2ndshift. The hours are 2PM-10PM. Employees must be open to working either an 8-hour or 10-hour shift (depending on business needs) plus 3 weekend shifts/month.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and measures parts coming off the press to ensure they are within required specifications.
• Makes adjustments such as adjusting and tightening hold down bolts, die springs and pins; adjusts straightening rolls, guides, feeder roll pressure, feed length to maintain quality of parts, etc.
• Monitors continuous operation of press for proper feed of material from roll feed equipment into die.
• Loads coil material and threads through roll feed equipment.
• Makes repairs and preventative maintenance for proper machine care.
• Maintains operation of parts washer and lube tank.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Supports team objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are value-added partner to customers, featuring a wide variety of highly engineered products across Tools, Outdoor Living, and Celebrations. At our Chilton, WI facility we produce handheld torches and propane tanks which are essential for camping adventure and DYI’s.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to perform lockout and tagout.
• Able to perform quality checks with dial calipers.
• Maintain press operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Forklift license is required.

Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America list four times, and with a people first philosophy rooted in The Golden Rule, Worthington Industries provides a safe and rewarding work environment.

We put our people first and operate under the guiding principle of the Golden Rule - treating others the way we would want to be treated. We have a team-oriented culture with development opportunities and the ability for individuals to grow within our organization.

If you’re still unsure why you should join our team, here’s a few more reasons…

• Compensation isbased on experienceand starts at $25.00/hour plus $1.50/hr shift differential (for 2nd/3rd shifts)
• Access to our low-cost medical benefits package on Day 1!
• Accelerated career growth – we promote from within and offer frequent development opportunities on and off the plant floor.
• Onsite Gym and Barber Shop!

Please contact Matt at [e-mail] for more information.