Press Operator I - HDS

Highlands Diversified Services LLC; London (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Diversified Services LLC in London, KY, is seeking a detail-oriented Press Operator I to support hand transfer press operations and assist the press operator. You will learn and perform tasks, and help maintain quality parts.

This role requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, read micrometers and calipers, and work extended shifts with overtime potential. Prior press experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior press experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn to operate hand transfer press and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand transfer press and perform related tasks.
• Assist Press Operator to keep press running and produce quality parts.
• Inspect parts, catching and stacking them in totes/boxes.
• Clean the press and area when not running.
• Read micrometers and calipers to maintain tolerances.
• Learn and use gages to ensure part quality.
• Understand and use QAD inventory system.

Skills

Read micrometers and calipers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gages

QAD inventory system

Job description

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Press Operator I - HDS

Full Time Manufacturing London, KY, US

This position reports to the Press Work Center Manager/Press Supervisor

Job Summary:

Learn and perform tasks associated with hand transfer tools. Perform press helper duties as assigned. Perform rework activities as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to operate hand transfer press and perform tasks associated with them.
• Assist the Press Operator by performing any task necessary to keep the press running quality parts.
• Catch parts and stack them in totes or boxes while visually inspecting the parts for any type of defects.
• Clean the press and press area any time the press is not running
• Run secondary presses or operations quickly and safely.
• Must be able to learn how to read micrometers and calipers.
• Must be able to understand and use any type of gage supplied to maintain the quality of the parts produced.
• Learn and perform all functions in relation to current QAD inventory system.
• Perform Quality checks correctly and at proper times required.
• Requires lifting up to 40 lbs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Prior press experience preferred but not required.

Required Safety Equipment:

• Cut resistance gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Cut resistance sleeves (worn to elbow)
• Earplugs or Muffs

Educational Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Training Required:

• Must be willing to complete Press Classes
• Must be willing to complete Overhead Crane training.

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs on a consistent basis
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts (up to 7 days a week.)
• Must be able to stand 10-12 hours daily.