Press Operator - Fabrication

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Industries, Inc. in DeKalb, IL seeks a press operator to set up and operate mechanical and hydraulic presses, including multi‑ton units, and to produce parts per blueprints and written instructions.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts with micrometers, calipers, and tape measures, performing data entry, and maintaining safe, efficient production. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and up to 3 months of experience, and must communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–3 months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses up to 2500 Ton per instructions.
• Perform first, in-process and final inspections.
• Input data into company systems and report results.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

English proficiency

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the setting up and operating mechanical and hydraulic presses and safely producing product per instructions and blueprint.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely and productively set-up and operate presses up to and including 2500 Ton press.
• Processes all transactions in company systems in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform first, in-process and final inspection using various measuring instruments.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 0-3 months experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate, read and write in English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Intermediate Shop Math

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints including geometric dimensioning.
• Ability to accurately perform inspections of produced work through use of appropriate quality tools, including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Ability to do basic data entry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium work – Lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Moving over 50 pounds requires a lifting device or team lift.

• Stand / Sit
• Walk
• Use hands/fingers
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Push/pull/reach
• Repetitive motion

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with working in a high traffic, heavy machinery,manufacturing plant. Typical work hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:45AM – 4:15 PM (may vary by area in department). This position may require overtime. Work hours may change at the Management’s discretion with prior notice.