Press Set up & Operator - 1st Shift

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus

12 Holidays

PTO accrued

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company provided tools

Uniforms & Safety Shoes/Glasses

Onsite parking

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. (USA) is seeking a Press Set Up & Operator to produce laminations and parts for motor and generator subassemblies. The role sits in the Lamination Team and reports to the Lamination Team Supervisor.

You will operate a variety of presses, set dies, ensure quality, and complete QA documentation aligned with ISO 9001 standards. Union full-time with day shift, overtime possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power punch presses for blanking, trimming, cutting, piercing and forming.
• Operates small blanking/piercing presses, shear, internal/external notching and various presses.
• Installs and aligns dies in presses per drawings and specifications.
• Uses gauges, tooling, and other measurement devices to ensure accuracy.
• Completes QA documentation and follows ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Overhead crane operation

Jib crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High School degree

Job description

Primary Objective Of Position

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

Description

Team: Lamination

Reports to: Lamination Team Supervisor

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