Press Operator / Setup – Spring Lake Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Spring Lake, MI is seeking a skilled Press Operator / Setup to join local manufacturing teams. You will load materials, monitor production, and perform first-piece checks to ensure dimensional accuracy. Strong blueprint reading and tooling adjustment skills are required.

Responsibilities include setting up presses, logging maintenance, and troubleshooting faults to keep production on track. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and setup instructions.
• Experience in manufacturing press environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load material and monitor the feed during the production run.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and visual defects.
• Perform first piece and in-process checks using calipers and gauges.
• Troubleshoot press faults and make minor repairs to keep production running.
• Complete setup sheets, production logs, and maintenance records.
• Set up presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Install and align dies, tooling, and fixtures on the press.
• Adjust press settings such as stroke, speed, and pressure for each run.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Quality inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Reading job orders

Measuring with calipers

Education

Manufacturing apprenticeship or machine trades training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Press Operator / Setup | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 – $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a press operator / setup? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Spring Lake area seeking experienced Press Operator / Setups.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Press Operator / Setup opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Spring Lake in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Fruitport, Nunica, and Ferrysburg.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Spring Lake area that add 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• Load material and monitor the feed throughout the production run.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and visual defects.
• Perform first piece and in process checks using calipers and gauges.
• Troubleshoot press faults and make minor repairs to keep production running.
• Complete setup sheets, production logs, and maintenance records.
• Set up presses according to job specifications and production schedules.
• Install and align dies, tooling, and fixtures on the press.
• Adjust press settings such as stroke, speed, and pressure for each run.

Recommended Qualifications

• Commitment to safety procedures and lockout tagout practices.
• Prior press operation or setup experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read blueprints, job orders, and setup instructions.
• Comfort using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Mechanical aptitude for adjusting tooling and diagnosing press issues.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Bonus Qualifications

• Forklift or overhead crane certification.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Formal training in machine trades or a related apprenticeship.
• Experience with CNC controlled press equipment.
• Experience with stamping, forming, or deep draw presses.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Press Setup Technician, Stamping Press Operator, Machine Operator, Die Setter, Punch Press Operator, Forming Machine Operator, Production Operator, Tool and Die Technician, Fabrication Operator, Press Operator

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Spring Support BASIC Product Quality Operations Print Raw Materials Machinery Load Checks Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Manufacturing Specifications Materials Troubleshooting Preparation Maintenance

Salary Package:

$ 47,000.00 – 72,000.00 (US Dollar)