Press Operator — Precision Punching & Quality Assurance

Kids for the Future; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Metal in Ohio is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate metal punch presses and related production duties, recording piece counts, quality metrics, and traceability.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with prior manufacturing experience preferred, and knowledge of inspection tools like micrometers.

Safety, accuracy, and ability to read blueprints are important; training will cover packaging, documentation, and reporting any equipment issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Some blueprint reading knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery or other production related functions.
• Process components as assigned and place in proper packaging as specified by customer in production packets (tubs, skids, boxes, etc.).
• Periodically checks for quality of product and maintains proper reports
• Detects and reports defective components or questionable conditions to the production coordinator or quality department.
• Regulates machinery by setting and adjusting controls/
• Determines sequence of operations by studying production packets, blueprints, work orders, etc.
• Documents and reports any issues regarding equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform duties in a safe manner with attention to quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

McGregor Metal in Ohio is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate metal punch presses and related production duties, recording piece counts, quality metrics, and traceability.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with prior manufacturing experience preferred, and knowledge of inspection tools like micrometers.

Safety, accuracy, and ability to read blueprints are important; training will cover packaging, documentation, and reporting any equipment issues.