Skilled - Press Operator

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

Position Title: Press Operator

Wage: $45,760.00-$72,800.00/year

Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Potential for OT on Fridays

Have experience setting up punch presses and progressive dies? Put your skills to work! We’re looking for a Setup Operator to set up, adjust, and operate punch presses while producing high-quality metal-stamped parts. If you’re mechanically minded, know your way around a punch press, and take pride in producing quality parts, this could be your next opportunity! Don’t miss this great direct hire role in O’Fallon, MO.

Press Operator 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
• Operate punch presses to produce metal stamped parts that meet blueprint specifications
• Feed steel to the die using the straightener making necessary adjustments
• Submit first off sample to QA for approval
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain product quality and efficiency
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals
• Perform basic measurements and monitoring with caliper, micrometer, scale, and gauges
• Other duties as required

Press Operator Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; or 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals; filling out production and shipping reports and labels
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; understand and read blueprints
• Ability to understand written, verbal or diagrammed instructions
• Frequently walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day
• Ability to use hands/fingers to handle, feel, and reach
• Occasionally bend, stoop, crawl, or kneel
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; if greater than 50 pounds, will require assistance or the use of lifting equipment

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