Press Operator – CI & Quality Focus

Thunderbird Molding; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird Molding is seeking a Press Operator to run and troubleshoot machinery, ensure part quality, and support continuous improvement efforts. The role emphasizes safety, throughput, and training of junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have prior machine-operator experience, the ability to troubleshoot equipment, and read blueprints. This position requires physical stamina and adherence to safety policies in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a machine operator.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Must be able to stand 8–12 hours a day.
• Must be able to read, follow detailed instructions and understand English.
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures – detect defects.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and work with blueprints, building and repair tooling and dies.
• Ability to train, coordinate, communicate effectively with all departments.
• Able to troubleshoot and manipulate programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machinery in a safe manner.
• Run product at desired rate.
• Promote safety, quality, throughput and add new equipment.
• Assist with changeovers and adjust machinery for quality parts.
• Train all lower-level operators.
• Inspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects, and proper fit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and following instructions

Training others

Safety compliance

Communication

Program troubleshooting

Tools

Tooling and dies

Blueprints

Job description

Thunderbird Molding is seeking a Press Operator to run and troubleshoot machinery, ensure part quality, and support continuous improvement efforts. The role emphasizes safety, throughput, and training of junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have prior machine-operator experience, the ability to troubleshoot equipment, and read blueprints. This position requires physical stamina and adherence to safety policies in a manufacturing environment.