Press Setup Operator $24hr. / Monthly Incentive

Atkore International; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Press Set Operator based in Merrillville, Indiana. This role involves safely operating presses and performing die/tooling changeover to produce parts according to specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of press operation experience. Responsibilities also include monitoring quality, filling out documentation, and communicating issues to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• 1 year of presses operation experience or equivalent training.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate presses within engineered Takt Times.
• Read and execute production work orders.
• Perform die/tooling changeover on the press.

Skills

Press operation

Forklift operation

Quality monitoring

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Job description

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:

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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