Press Tech (Tandem and Transfer Press Operator)

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. seeks an operations/maintenance professional to set up tandem lines and presses, program end-of-arm tooling, and ensure seamless automation. Responsibilities include handling dies, coils, EOAT, sensors and conveyors to achieve production readiness.

You will verify part quality hourly, adjust equipment, and coordinate with trades to resolve issues. A high school diploma and hands-on mechanical aptitude are required, with OT availability expected.

Qualifications

• Must pass mechanical aptitude/knowledge test.
• Ability to read instructions and perform tasks as instructed.
• Basic understanding of metrics and standard measurement systems.
• Read, comprehend and navigate multiple HMI screens.
• Knowledge of Fanuc & ABB robots and HMS Transfer systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up tandem lines, transfer presses and automatic presses.
• Load coils, align to dies, and adjust EOAT for efficient production.
• Set up conveyors, chutes, die lubricants, sensors and related items.
• Perform adjustments, calibrations and maintenance on automation systems.
• Verify produced parts meet quality standards at least hourly.
• Communicate issues to supervisor and coordinate with skilled trades when needed.
• Work mandatory overtime 6-7 days per week as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read instructions

Robot knowledge

HMI navigation

Tool usage

Math literacy

Attendance reliability

Lifting 50 lbs

OT willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position includes but not limited to: Operation and set-up of Tandem Lines, Transfer Press and/or Automatic Presses. Set-up equipped with Coil feed lines and/or blank bunks/carts, Programming and adjusting end of arm tooling, feed equipment, conveyors, etc…….

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls the operation of the presses and is responsible for the safety of those assigned to work with them.
• Operate Lift Trucks and overhead cranes for placement and/or removal of dies, coils, blanks and/or other equipment required for JCO and/or Pre-Stage
• Participate with JCO’s Start to Finish
• Performs initial setup and determines corrective action as required to assure automation equipment meets performance capability.
• Maintains end of arm tooling where applicable.
• Loads coils onto uncoiler, threads coil through feed line assuring proper alignment to die, adjusting set and pitch properly.
• Install and adjust EOAT where applicable assuring proper pick and place in order to run job efficiently.
• Set-up all necessary items required to make job production ready-part exit conveyors, chutes, scrap shakers, die lubricant (Drawing Compound), Sensors, etc…….
• While equipment is in Production mode participates in pre-staging of next scheduled job where applicable.
• At least once per hour, required to verify the part they are producing meets quality standards, and reports any concerns to the Supervisor.
• Performs adjustments, calibrations, alignments and modifications of automation systems and components when required.
• Advises supervisor when equipment does not meet capability to produce product according to quality standards. Contacts appropriate skilled trades when unable to correct problem through routine procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES / EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Must pass written mechanical aptitude/knowledge test.
2. Requires the ability to read instructions and perform tasks as instructed.
3. Basic understanding of positive & negative numbers and on how it relates to robots.
4. Basic understanding of metric and standard (English) system.
5. Ability to read, comprehend and navigate through multiple HMI screens.
6. Knowledge of Fanuc & ABB robots along with HMS Transfer systems, Die Protection units such as Rexcon, smart-pac, wintriss, etc…….
7. Knowledge of Coil feedlines, Straighteners adjusting set and feeders adjusting pitch, pilot release, etc.…….
8. Must be able to communicate in technical terms and relay information to other persons involved in equipment operation and maintenance.
9. Use hand tools, lubricants, etc, and such hand devices as needed for a safe operation.
10. Demonstrate a good Attendance record
11. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs., bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel, stand or walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
12. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required including high school math and reading proficiency, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
13. Must have extensive troubling shooting ability of production equipment and programs in order to achieve maximum efficiency.
14. Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.

COMMENTS

This position description is not all-inclusive. This position is required to perform all other miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned. This includes working in all classifications that employee may be assigned to.