Press Set Up Operator - 2nd Shift

Randstad Deutschland; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring an experienced Press Set Up Operator in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Pineville, NC. The role requires setting up dies, presses, fixtures, and lubrication to produce precise sample parts while ensuring quality and safety.

The candidate should have a background as a Press Operator with progressive tool setup experience, strong blueprint reading, and basic shop math. Own basic tools and operate under second shift with a pay range of $41,600–$45,750 yearly.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Press Operator is required, with progressive tool setup expertise.
• High mechanical aptitude and basic shop math.
• Own essential tools including a 4” adjustable square, caliper, micrometer, ruler, and toolbox.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English to interpret job cards/prints and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Set up dies and presses with all accessories, lubrication, fixtures, cushions, etc., for efficient sample parts.
• Produce parts to exact specifications and perform regular part inspections.
• Conduct initial and periodic safety checks and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Record job information (parts produced, status, location) and meet deadlines.
• Follow company policies and communicate issues to supervision.

Skills

Press Operation

Start-up

Fitting

Setting

Maintenance

Education

High School

Job description

Now Hiring: Experienced Press Set Up Operator

Are you a mechanically inclined problem-solver with a passion for precision?

We are looking for an experienced Press Set Up Operator to join our fast-paced manufacturing team! If you thrive in a dynamic environment, take pride in producing top-quality work, and have the expertise to handle both simple and complex progressive tool setups, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Precision Setup: Organizing and setting up dies, presses, accessories, fixtures, cushions, and lubrication to produce flawless sample parts efficiently.
• Quality & Production: Producing parts to exact specifications, ensuring every piece matches the sample quality, and performing regular part inspections.
• Safety First: Conducting initial and periodic safety checks, maintaining a clean workspace, and championing a safe team environment.
• Process Management: Recording essential job info (parts produced, job status) and navigating high-pressure deadlines with ease.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: background as a Press Operator is required, with proven experience in press setup (expertise in complicated and progressive tool setup is highly desired!).
• Technical Chops: High mechanical aptitude, proficient blueprint reading skills, and basic shop math abilities.
• The Right Tools: You come prepared with your own essential tools, including a 4” adjustable square, metal protractor, 6” caliper, 0-1” micrometer, 6” steel ruler (1/10ths & 1/100ths), toolbox, and calculator.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Communication: Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to interpret job cards/prints and collaborate effectively with the team.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The Vibe: You will be working in a bustling manufacturing plant. Expect a true shop environment (noise, dust, and seasonal temperature fluctuations) driven by high customer demand and teamwork.
• The Physicality: This role keeps you moving! You must be able and willing to perform repetitive tasks, bend, stoop, reach, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Safety Gear: Willingness to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, earplugs, and eye protection.

salary: $41,600 - $45,750 per year

shift: Second

work hours: 2 PM - 10:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Organize and set up dies and presses including all accessories, fixtures, lubrication, cushions, etc. and produce a sample part in a time efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

1. Active involvement in promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.
2. Sets up equipment and Performs safety checks.
3. Produce parts as assigned by supervisor or lead person and according to the needed sequence.
4. Ensure the quality of parts produced is equal to sample part.
5. Record all necessary job information including number parts produced, status of job, location of finished parts etc.
6. Ensure initial and periodic safety checks are completed.
7. Ensure periodic part inspection is performed.
8. Comply with all Company policies.
9. Notify supervisor or lead person immediately of problems, concerns or questions you may have.
10. Keep work area clean and free of hazards.
11. Follow special job instructions as communicated by supervisor or lead person or as on job card.
12. Ability to set up one type of equipment or operation does not necessarily qualify an employee as a set up person.
    • a. Simple form and piercing die set up = limited set up ability
    • b. Complicated and progressive tool set up in addition to above = full set up ability
13. Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead person.

Essential Functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Press Operation
• Start-up
• Fitting
• Setting
• Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

High School