Press Setup Operator $24hr. / Monthly Incentive

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Press Set Operator based near Hobart, Indiana. The role involves running presses, performing die/tooling changeovers, and helping ensure parts meet drawing specifications.

You will read production work orders, set up dies, verify guards, and document production, downtime, and QA data. A high school diploma and about 1 year of press experience are required; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of press operation experience or trained.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate presses within engineered Takt Times.
• Read and execute production work orders.
• Fill out complete documentation for production, down time, and Q.A. reports.
• Able to read and interpret shop prints for fab orders.
• Perform set-ups/dies and tooling changes for their press.
• Check to make sure all machine guards are operative and in place.
• Check raw material to ensure proper size, gauge, length, and finish.
• Load and unload parts on machine when necessary.
• Monitor quality and dimensional specs of fab parts.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50lbs.
• Standing and walking up to 12 hours per day.
• Drive forklift when necessary.
• Communicate safety, production, or any other problems to the shift supervisor.

Skills

Press operation experience

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Job description

What we’re looking for:

We are currently looking for a Press Set Operator to be based out of Hobart, Indiana. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing die/tooling changeover on the press to produce parts per Drawing. Assist in troubleshooting and monitor quality of finished parts.

Press Set Operator

We are currently looking for a Press Set Operator to be based out of Hobart, Indiana. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing die/tooling changeover on the press to produce parts per Drawing. Assist in troubleshooting and monitor quality of finished parts.

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate presses within engineered Takt Times.


• Read and execute production work orders.


• Fill out complete documentation for production, down time, and Q.A. reports.


• Able to read and interpret shop prints for fab orders.


• Perform set-ups/dies and tooling changes for their press.


• Check to make sure all machine guards are operative and in place.


• Check raw material to ensure proper size, gauge, length, and finish.


• Load and unload parts on machine when necessary.


• Monitor quality and dimensional specs of fab parts.


• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50lbs.


• Standing and walking up to 12 hours per day.


• Drive forklift when necessary.


• Communicate safety, production, or any other problems to the shift supervisor.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.


• 1 Year of Presses operation experience or equivalent training.


• Previous forklift experience is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Safely operate all of the Presses within engineered Takt Time.


• Be able to troubleshoot and perform PM maintenance on the Presses.


• Assist maintenance personnel with major changeover procedures.


• Monitor the quality of the product being produced.


• Be able to perform changeover/set-up for the different products that we manufacture.

Who we are:

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!