Press Operator / Setup - Allendale Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with Allendale-based manufacturers to add a Press Operator / Setups to their teams. This role emphasizes quality over speed and offers opportunities for skilled professionals in West Michigan.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating presses, reading blueprints, performing quality checks with precision tools, and basic maintenance. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of press experience, blueprint reading skills, and micrometer/caliper proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating and setting up manufacturing presses.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and performing minor machine adjustments.
• Ability to perform quality checks and ensure parts meet specified tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various manufacturing presses (e.g., punch, brake, forming).
• Perform quality checks on finished parts using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with press machinery and tooling.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from presses.
• Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of press equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, work orders, and specifications to determine setup requirements.
• Adjust press parameters (e.g., pressure, speed, stroke) to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Press operation

Setup of presses

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement tools

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Press Operator / Setup | Allendale, MI

Salary Range: $44,000 - $69,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in press operator / setup? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Allendale seeking experienced Press Operator / Setups.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Allendale that are adding Press Operator / Setups to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various manufacturing presses (e.g., punch, brake, forming).
• Perform quality checks on finished parts using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with press machinery and tooling.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from presses.
• Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of press equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, work orders, and specifications to determine setup requirements.
• Adjust press parameters (e.g., pressure, speed, stroke) to ensure optimal performance.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating and setting up manufacturing presses.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and performing minor machine adjustments.
• Ability to perform quality checks and ensure parts meet specified tolerances.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with preventative maintenance on presses
• Familiarity with quality control tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or blueprints
• Forklift certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Printing Press Operator, Setup Pressman, Offset Press Operator, Flexo Press Operator, Digital Press Operator, Machine Operator (Printing), Print Production Specialist, Pressman, Lithographer, Gravure Press Operator

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.