Press Operator: Metal Stamping + Growth & Day-One Benefits

MiTek; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off including paid time off and /

Medical, dental and vision plans

Parental leave and adoption support

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Disability and life insurance

Pay tracking with MyFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek in Hazelwood, Missouri, is seeking a production operator to run stamping presses and packaging lines. You will ensure safety, quality, and accurate production reporting while meeting daily goals and assisting maintenance as needed.

The role requires reading prints, handling small tools, and basic geometry. Candidates should be comfortable with manual tasks and overtime as required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping press 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 internal quality standards.
• Complete quality and production paperwork in its entirety throughout assigned shift.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is essential, including ability to work overtime as required.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

High School/GED preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

MiTek in Hazelwood, Missouri, is seeking a production operator to run stamping presses and packaging lines. You will ensure safety, quality, and accurate production reporting while meeting daily goals and assisting maintenance as needed.

The role requires reading prints, handling small tools, and basic geometry. Candidates should be comfortable with manual tasks and overtime as required.