Press Operator - Growth & Day-One Benefits

MiTek Industries; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 holidays

Volunteer time off

Dental plans

Vision plans

Bonuses

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

MiTek Industries in Hazelwood, MO seeks a production operator to operate stamping presses and auxiliary equipment for metal connector plates and steel components. The role emphasizes safety, quality compliance, and precise production reporting.

You will meet daily goals and assist mechanics to keep equipment operational. The ideal candidate has a High School/GED and up to 1 year of related experience, with strong math, the ability to read prints, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School/GED preferred.
• Up to 1 year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Able to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometry.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Ability to use small hand-power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications.
• Soft Skills: Good communication, Problem solving, Adaptability, Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses and auxiliary equipment with manual and automated packaging processes.
• Meet and/or exceed daily production goals.
• Report all machine malfunctions to mechanics or supervisors.
• Assist mechanics whenever required to keep press/packaging equipment operational.
• Correctly feed slit ribbon material into the stamping dies and perform first piece inspection.
• Manually pack metal connectors and/or steel components into packaging containers.
• Strive to keep product waste to a minimum; inspect finished products and mark steel lot numbers on shipping containers.
• Monitor production equipment coolant and oil levels and adjust accordingly.
• Ongoing inspection of products being produced to our internal quality standards.
• Complete quality and production paperwork in its entirety throughout assigned shift.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communications

Problem solving

Education

High School/GED

Job description

MiTek Industries in Hazelwood, MO seeks a production operator to operate stamping presses and auxiliary equipment for metal connector plates and steel components. The role emphasizes safety, quality compliance, and precise production reporting.

You will meet daily goals and assist mechanics to keep equipment operational. The ideal candidate has a High School/GED and up to 1 year of related experience, with strong math, the ability to read prints, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.