Prog Press Operator

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Michigan is seeking a Prog Press Operator to support our 3rd shift. You will operate presses, assemble dies, set up coils, and ensure first-piece quality.

You will inspect parts, document production, keep area clean, and assist with die maintenance. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Able to drive a company hilo
• Capable of operating overhead crane

Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with press operations
• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications working with die setters
• Set up and place coil on mandrel
• Adjust coil and run through feeder
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction
• Runs web through the die
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors including first piece
• Cleans and lubricates machines
• Catches, packs and inspects parts
• Fills out lot tags, production reports, PVD forms, and die maintenance control forms
• Keeps work area neat and organized
• Reports any problems to the supervisors
• Able to identify all dies and part number on all Prog presses
• Able to identify all coil labels to match die numbers on all Prog presses
• Able to band unfinished coils on all Prog presses
• Able to identify and use feeder, straightener, and press controls properly on all prog presses
• Able to set up for proper flatness of steel on all prog presses
• Able to identify the part container, the quantity of parts, and the proper labeling needed for each job on all prog presses
• Able to change the date code

Job description

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTOMANUFACTURERS.

At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.

Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.

CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON

Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.

Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

Prog Press Operator

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Must be familiar with press operations
• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications working with die setters.
• Set up and place coil on mandrel.
• Adjust coil and run through feeder
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Runs web through the die.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors including first piece.
• Cleans and lubricates machines
• Catches, packs and inspects parts.
• Fills out lot tags, production reports, PVD forms, and die maintenance control forms.
• Keeps work area neat and organized.
• Reports any problems to the supervisors
• Able to identify all dies and part number on all Prog presses
• Able to identify all coil labels to match die numbers on all Prog presses.
• Able to band unfinished coils on all Prog presses
• Able to identify and use feeder, straightener, and press controls properly on all prog presses
• Able to set up for proper flatness of steel on all prog presses.
• Able to identify the part container, the quantity of parts, and the proper labeling needed for each job on all prog presses.
• Able to change the date code.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Able to drive a company hilo
  • Capable of operating overhead crane
• PAY AND SHIFT TIMES: $21.50 3rd Shift
• This full-time, hourly role is a part of our Operations team and reports to the Operations Supervisor and Manager.
  WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:
• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
• Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior‑level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
• AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity em

ettings. employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.