Senior Secondary Press Operator – Precision Stamping

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing’s Holland, MI plant is seeking a dedicated Press Operator to run up to 800 Ton stamping presses, ensuring quality stampings per JES and Plex ERP instructions. You will start presses, monitor runs, perform quality checks, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Duties include loading blanks, selecting correct sheets, packing parts, completing inspection sheets, and supporting cross‑training across work centers to meet daily targets and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous stamping press operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to safely perform duties.
• Maintains high standards of performance, accuracy, and reliability.
• Able to read and interpret job element sheets and gage instructions.
• Willing to rotate through multiple work centers and support plant flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor stamping presses up to 800 tons.
• Reference production orders and JES to stamp products per specifications.
• Load correct blank sheets and ensure proper alignment for quality stampings.
• Perform on-line quality checks and complete inspection sheets.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to safety procedures.
• Complete paperwork and support cross-training across work centers.

Skills

Press operation

Quality inspection

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing’s Holland, MI plant is seeking a dedicated Press Operator to run up to 800 Ton stamping presses, ensuring quality stampings per JES and Plex ERP instructions. You will start presses, monitor runs, perform quality checks, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Duties include loading blanks, selecting correct sheets, packing parts, completing inspection sheets, and supporting cross‑training across work centers to meet daily targets and customer requirements.