Press Setup & Operator – Automotive (All Shifts)

AmTrim; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 23,071 - 32,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady work

On the job training

401K with match

Vacation time

Benefits after 91 days

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A metal stamping facility in Town of Sidney is seeking reliable Press Operators for 1st shift. Responsibilities include coordinating press operations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers steady work, on-the-job training, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Coordination of multiple press operations.
• Knowledge of press, dies, and set up operations preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set up for 90 to 1600 ton press.
• Ensure job runs in environmental compliance.
• Monitor lube to prevent issues with dies.

Skills

Previous Press Operator experience

Basic math skills

Oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? We are a metal stamping facility looking for Press Operators for our Bumper Line 1st shift. Press Operator experience a plus.

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-2PM Monday-Friday, plus overtime as needed

• Base Pay $20.30 per hour

What is the job?

• Coordinate multiple press operations.
• Responsible for set up for 90 to 1600 ton press.
• 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 supervisors, tooling engineers, quality engineers and other work cell people on opposite shift concerning production problems, quality and related information.
• Monitor lube to prevent shearing of dies, part location, scrap build up and observe and report problem areas in dies to appropriate tooling personnel.
• Set dies in scheduled time frame to meet customer requirements.
• Perform routine housekeeping in work area(s) as necessary.
• And other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the job?

High school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred but not required.

High school level reading and writing skills

• Previous Press Operator experience (preferred)

Basic math — percentages, decimals (thousandths), addition, subtraction

Knowledge of press, dies, and set up operations preferred

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
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.

Physical Requirements of the job:

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

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.

Why should you choose American Trim?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition assistance program
• 401k (with match)
• 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).

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