Press Set up & Operator - 1st Shift

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY LLC; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus Program

12 paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Birthday

Tuition Reimbursement

Company provided tools

Uniforms and Safety Gear

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Press Set Up & Operator to produce laminations and parts for motor and generator subassemblies. You will join the Lamination Team, setting up and running presses, selecting tooling, and ensuring quality with standard QA documentation.

The role requires a High School degree with related manufacturing experience and crane/forklift certification readiness. Union, full-time hours, and daytime shifts with overtime; benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School degree with 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain overhead crane, jib crane, and forklift certifications.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power punch presses for blanking, trimming, cutting, piercing and forming.
• Operates small blanking/piercing presses, shear, internal/external notching, large single-trip presses, automatic presses, tool and die repair, production grinding and spot welder.
• Operates manual and automatic presses with blank or continuous rolls of sheet metal or other materials.
• Installs and aligns dies in presses according to drawings and specifications; makes adjustments as needed.
• Selects dies, gauges, tooling, stops, and related equipment from a range of tools.
• Uses equipment such as drill presses, torches, hand tools, micrometers and dial indicators.
• Completes necessary QA documentation.
• May assist across Lamination Team by stacking assemblies/subassemblies.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities in daily tasks.
• Adheres to ISO 9001 standards and OSHA/EPA regulations.

Skills

Overhead crane certification

Jib crane certification

Forklift certification

Education

High School degree

Job description

Description

Team: Lamination

Reports to: Lamination Team Supervisor

Primary Objective of Position:

The Press Set Up & Operator role is responsible for producing laminations and parts for subassemblies of motors and generators.

Skills Matrix:

The Press Set Up & Operator position is part of the Lamination Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Lamination Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Lamination Team.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Sets up and operates power punch presses for blanking, trimming, cutting, piercing and forming.
• Sets up and operates small blanking/piercing presses, shear, internal notching, external notching, large single trip presses, automatic presses, tool and die repair, production grinding and spot welder.
• Operates manual and automatic presses with blank or continuous rolls of sheet metal or other materials.
• Accurately and efficiently installs and aligns dies in presses according to drawings and/or specification of product part, making adjustments as needed.
• Selects proper dies, gauges, tooling, stops, etc. from a variety of tools.
• Uses equipment such as drill presses, torches, hand tools, micrometers, veneers and dial indicators.
• Completes necessary QA documentation.
• Works in other areas of the Lamination Team skills matrix, may stack assemblies and subassemblies.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High School degree (required) with 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
• Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks

Salary

$17 - $22

Based on experience and qualifications

Pay Types

Voluntary weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Full-time (Union)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking