Press Operator- 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America in Howell, Michigan is seeking a manufacturing operator to operate press equipment, ensuring quality production while adhering to safety procedures. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably with one year of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting faults, maintaining production efficiency, and participating in safety and quality improvements. The position involves frequent lifting and working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of manufacturing experience.
• General knowledge of quality systems required.
• Must be able to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine operations as per established processes.
• Correct and troubleshoot any machine faults.
• Adhere to safety procedures diligently.
• Initiate quality improvements and assist in resolving concerns.

Skills

Machine operations

Troubleshooting machine faults

Quality control

Forklift driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Press programming

ERP system

Job description

Primary Job Function

Operation of Press Equipment and line by using the established processes/TPM objectives while working together in a team environment, including but not limited to racking of the parts produced, quality control, housekeeping and metal rework of parts. Some areas may require forklift driving. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Perform machine operations
• Correct and troubleshoot machine faults
• Participate in improvement activities using 5s/TPM processes
• Know and adhere to safety procedures
• Follow departmental process procedures
• Initiate quality improvements and assist in concern resolution
• Maintain production efficiencies
• Maintain housekeeping requirements to ensure a safe work environment
• Inspect parts produced per process to ensure they meet our high standards
• Complete inside/outside die changeovers
• Basic Press programming
• Build, troubleshoot and adjust automation tooling
• Rack parts per specifications
• Loading/Unloading sheet metal blanks and coil

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of manufacturing experience preferred
• General knowledge of quality systems
• Able to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects
• Basic knowledge using an ERP system

Training Requirements or Equivalents

• New hire orientation
• Program and fine adjust automation equipment (OJT)
• Build automation tooling (OJT)
• Welding (OJT)
• ERP System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboard
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment