Press - Press Team Member

North American Stamping Group; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stamping Group is seeking a Press Team Member to safely and efficiently operate stamping presses and related equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will follow NASG standards, conduct basic quality checks, and assist with setup and maintenance tasks to support production goals.

You will work within a dynamic team, follow safety procedures, and contribute ideas for process improvement through TQPS principles. Some overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – or plan to obtain within 2 years.
• Basic computer skills (email, login, run application).
• Demonstrated basic math skills.
• Demonstrated reading and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses safely and efficiently, including transfer system and auxiliaries.
• Perform changeovers, adjust and start production; set up and adjust auxiliary equipment as required.
• Maintain process parameters per die set-up; follow quality inspections and report results.
• Use ShopEdge to verify schedule, report downtime, manage inventory and create work orders.
• Escalate quality, production, or safety issues to team leader; maintain 5-S in work area.
• Participate in safety, process improvement (TQPS) activities and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Team participation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

“An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Press - Press Team Member

GENERAL SUMMARY

Safely and efficiently operate a stamping press producing stamped parts. The primary focusbeing on safety, quality, and efficient production techniques by utilizing NASG standards andprocedures. Continuous improvement attitude with a willingness to adopt new ideas/skills usingTQPS principles. Other tasks as assigned by the team leader as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• A. Operate stamping presses as required - including Linear transfer system and all auxiliary equipment.
• B. Changeover, adjustment & start of production at the press. Set-up and adjust auxiliary equipment as required: coil feeders, straighteners, blanks, etc.
• C. Maintain process parameters as dictated from the die set-up sheet
• D. Complete quality inspections and visual checks following specified instructions (using required instruments and gauges) and report results in ShopEdge. Follow non-conforming material procedure when suspect material is observed. Use ShopEdge system to verify schedule, report downtime, consume inventory, identify product with labels, create maintenance/tooling/quality work order requests.
• E. Escalate all quality, production or safety problems to the team leader.
• F. Complete basic equipment care maintenance activities
• G. Perform & maintain 5-S standards in prescribed work area.
• H. Participate in TQPS activities and suggest methods of improvement
• I. Comply with safety requirements of work cell including use of prescribed personal protectiveequipment
• J. Available for overtime as required.
• K. Capable of performing all tasks identified on baseline certification (TSBC-025 and TSBC024)
• L. Follow procedures for safety critical parts when required (NASG WI-071 D-Part)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED – or training plan to obtain within 2 years
• Basic computer skills (email, login, run application)
• Demonstrated basic math skills
• Demonstrated reading and comprehension skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude skills

Experience:

• 2 Years manufacturing in an assembly / manufacturing environment preferred

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Ability to work with a dynamic and demanding team.
• Accurate, efficient, & proactive in daily duties.
• Ability to conduct basic maintenance or mechanical activities as required.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Accountable - teachable - approachable
• Ability to learn, make decisions, and be creative & flexible.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Always understand safety risks and capable of working safely.
• Be a contributor to the team and generate and share ideas for improvement.

Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. (Will translate to Spanish in Mexicoversion)

Computer/Software:

• Demonstrated basic computer skills.

Training:

• New hire orientation
• Environmental, health, & safety
• Quality (IATF16949) & Environmental (ISO-14001) systems
• Operational Excellence systems and procedures (TQPS)
• ShopEdge training
• OJT baseline training and completion of ILUO training matrix

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Plant:

• Various types of manufacturing environments.
• Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.
• PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, kevlar sleeves, gloves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
• Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.

Travel:

• Travel not routinely required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammember to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

The primary job functions involve the ability to stand while operating equipment for extendedperiods of time. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods during scheduled shift and is frequently required to lift, move, and carry up to35 pounds and occasionally required to lift 50 pounds. (Review physical job demands analysis form)

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed byteam members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationshipbetween NASG and any team member.

EOE/M/F/D/V

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.