Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Nashville Record Pressing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Record Pressing is seeking a Press Operator responsible for operating and maintaining vinyl presses while upholding quality, efficiency, and safety standards. You will read work orders, start and stop machines, restock materials, and work with teammates to meet production goals.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to clean, safe production areas. This is a full-time on-site position in Nashville, with opportunities to contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Experience with press operation and adherence to quality standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules.
• Good teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Meet production schedule plan and attainment goals.
• Read work orders and schedules to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
• Start and shut down machines; monitor operations and restock as needed.
• Keep equipment and work area clean at all times.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform visual quality control audits on produced parts.
• Report malfunctions to the appropriate parties.
• Collaborate with team to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Aim to reduce waste of time, materials, and labor.
• Communicate with supervisors and managers; perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader.

Skills

Quality control

Team collaboration

Read production paperwork

Safety awareness

Machine operation

Job description

As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of vinyl presses while ensuring product quality, efficiency, and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and is eager to contribute to a team-oriented workplace.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet production schedule plan and attainment goals
• Read work orders and production schedules to ensure conformance to customer specifications
• Start and shut down machines & monitor their operations, restocking materials as required
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned production area at all times
• Ensure to work following company policies and procedures
• Maintain a constant visual on parts produced and perform visual quality control audits
• Determine and report product malfunctions to appropriate parties
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Targeted reduction in waste in all forms (time, materials, labor)
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, technical manager, and other associates
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader

Physical Demands

• Required to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Involves repetitive motions
• Must be able to carry, push, pull or lift up to 50lbs occasionally
• Engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers
• Use of hands and wrist continuously in a controlled environment
• Adaptable to relative sound pressure levels