Press Operator for 3rd shift

Keystone Powdered Metal Company; Cherryville (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, is seeking an experienced full-time Press Operator for its Cherryville, NC location. The role involves operating and adjusting primary operations equipment, following procedures, and effectively communicating with team members to ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate will display basic math skills, be able to understand work procedures, and participate actively in team settings. This position offers a base salary range of $17 to $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand procedures, process sheets, etc.
• Able to do basic math calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Properly use measuring equipment and accurately interpret results.
• Understand and apply SPC fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Operate primary operations equipment - Molding.
• Efficiently operate equipment and ensure product quality.
• Maintain records of product/process information.
• Provide input to maintain control conditions.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Reading and understanding procedures

Team collaboration

Equipment operation and adjustment

Using measuring equipment

SPC fundamentals

Job description

Press Operator (3rd)

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for an experienced full‑time Press Operator to work in our Cherryville, NC location. This person will report to the Production Supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate primary operations equipment - Molding.
• Efficiently and safely operate equipment, including making satisfactory adjustments to ensure product quality.
• Know and follow procedures applicable to this job classification.
• Legibly record and maintain applicable product/process information.
• Effectively utilize measuring equipment and information obtained from its use to ensure the continuation of control conditions.
• Provide active input to the continuation of control conditions.
• Effectively communicate job‑related information to co‑workers, supervisor, service areas, and others who need to know.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other functional areas.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function of this position.
• Provide assistance in writing new or revising old procedures.
• Participate in the training of others and aid in their appraisal.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand procedures, process sheets, etc.
• Able to do basic math calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Understand decimals, fractions, percentages, averages, etc.
• Able to write legible sentences.
• Operate and adjust equipment properly.
• Properly use measuring equipment and accurately interpret results.
• Understand and apply SPC fundamentals.
• Demonstrate satisfactory relational skills with regard to communications, cooperative associations, and participation in continuous improvement.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable process documentation.
• Exhibit positive team behaviors.

Compensation

Base salary range: $17/hour to $21.00/hour.

This company is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.