Press Operator - Urgently Hiring

Express Employment Professionals; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting Press Operators for a local fabrication company in Missouri. The role involves operating press equipment, reading blueprints, performing measurements, and ensuring quality during fast-paced production.

Ideal candidates have previous press operation or manufacturing experience, basic math skills, and strong attention to detail. Expect to stand for long periods, lift materials, and follow safety procedures in a rugged fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Previous press operation, metal fabrication, machine operation, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial machinery is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required.
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press equipment according to production specifications.
• Load and position materials correctly before each production cycle.
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and job instructions.
• Measure and inspect finished parts for accuracy and quality.
• Make machine adjustments as needed.
• Monitor equipment throughout production.
• Identify and report equipment or quality issues.
• Complete production paperwork as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Math basics

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting Press Operators for a local fabrication company!

If you have manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and enjoy working with heavy production equipment, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills and grow with an established fabrication team.

• Set up and operate press equipment according to production specifications
• Load and position materials correctly before each production cycle
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and job instructions
• Measure and inspect finished parts for accuracy and quality
• Make machine adjustments as needed
• Monitor equipment throughout production
• Identify and report equipment or quality issues
• Complete production paperwork as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety procedures
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints and production instructions
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to recognize quality issues and inconsistencies
• Dependable and punctual
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Team-oriented
• Able to follow instructions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication environment

Experience & Education

• Previous press operation, metal fabrication, machine operation, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with industrial machinery is a plus
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movement
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery and fabrication equipment

Depending on the position, operators may work with:

• Press brakes
• Measuring tools
• Hand and power tools
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Weekly pay