Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Nashville Record Pressing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Record Pressing is seeking a Press Operator to operate and maintain vinyl presses, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and safety. You will read work orders, start and shut down machines, monitor operations, restock materials, and keep the work area clean.

Teamwork and adherence to procedures are essential in this fast-paced environment. The role requires standing for long periods, repetitive motions, and the ability to handle up to 50 lbs as needed, with a focus on waste reduction

Qualifications

• Experience operating vinyl presses and monitoring production lines.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and production schedules.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and waste reduction.

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 time, materials, labor
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and associates
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader

Skills

Machine operation

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Vinyl press equipment

Safety gear

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 of 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