Setup Press Operator – 1st Shift, OT Potential

QPS Employment Group; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Press Operator in O’Fallon, MO to set up and operate punch presses, adjust dies, and produce metal-stamped parts per blueprints. The 1st shift runs 6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 1–3 months related experience) and ability to read safety rules, species, and blueprints. The company emphasizes safety and quality in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math.
• Physical ability to stand up to 10 hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up progressive dies in punch presses to prepare for production runs.
• Assemble, install, and align dies in the press according to specification.
• Adjust ram to specified length and maintain quality.
• Operate punch presses to produce metal stamped parts meeting blueprints.
• Feed steel to the die using the straightener and make necessary adjustments.
• Submit first off sample to QA for approval and adjust equipment as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and keep a clean work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Caliper use

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Punch presses

Die setting tooling

Measuring gauges

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Press Operator in O’Fallon, MO to set up and operate punch presses, adjust dies, and produce metal-stamped parts per blueprints. The 1st shift runs 6:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 1–3 months related experience) and ability to read safety rules, species, and blueprints. The company emphasizes safety and quality in a collaborative environment.