Stamping Press Operator

Randstad USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

OT eligible

Job summary

Randstad in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Metal Stamping Die Setter / Press Setup Operator with extensive experience to safely set up and operate 70–400-ton presses, perform die changes, inspect parts, and maintain quality in a production environment.

This full-time, first-shift role offers a 6:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule (Mon–Thu, with Friday OT), a $20.00–$25.00 hourly pay rate and an annual salary range of $42,000–$52,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• 5 years of press operation experience.
• Ability to safely set up 70–400 ton mechanical and hydraulic presses.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and Go/No-Go gauges.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Press setup and operation for 70–400 ton presses in compliance with standards.
• Die installation, changeover, alignment, and parameter adjustments.
• Inspect first-piece, in-process, and final parts with precision instruments.
• Monitor material feeding, lubrication, and equipment performance; adjust within limits.
• Complete work orders, travelers, and downtime logs before release to downstream ops.
• Maintain safe, clean work area; enforce safety and safeguarding measures.
• Report worn or damaged tooling and coordinate with Tool & Die staff.
• Move dies, coils, and finished parts using appropriate equipment.

Skills

Press operation

Die setup

Die changeover

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Safety awareness

Material handling

calipers

Pin gauges

LOTO

Machine guarding

Coil-fed presses

OSHA compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School

Job description

Metal Stamping Die Setter / Press Setup Operator

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM (4-Day Workweek, Friday OT available)

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $25.00/hr (Dependent on verified die setup experience)

Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent

IMPORTANT APPLICANT NOTICE This is NOT an entry-level machine loader or button-pusher position. We require a skilled Die Setter / Press Technician capable of performing complete, autonomous setups on 70 to 400-ton mechanical and hydraulic presses.

salary: $42,000 - $52,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Press Setup & Operation: Safely set up, start, and run coil-fed mechanical and hydraulic presses (70–400 tons) in compliance with company standards and OSHA regulations.
• Die Installation & Changeover: Perform die installations, removals, alignment, and parameter adjustments; set up coil feeders, straighteners, and related equipment according to production drawings.
• Quality Control & Inspection: Inspect first-piece, in-process, and final parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Go/No-Go gauges against technical specifications to identify defects.
• Process Monitoring: Continuously monitor material feeding, scrap removal, lubrication, and equipment performance for unusual noise, vibration, or wear; adjust parameters within permitted limits.
• Production Documentation: Accurately complete work orders, travelers, setup documentation, scrap counts, and downtime logs prior to releasing parts to downstream operations.
• Safety & Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, maintain machine guards and light curtains, wear required PPE, and immediately report unsafe conditions or near misses.
• Equipment & Tooling Care: Secure and protect dies following removal, report worn or damaged tooling to supervisors or Tool & Die staff, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Material Handling: Move dies, coils, containers, and finished parts safely using appropriate equipment.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 60lbs

Skills

• Press Operation (5 years of experience is required)
• Molding
• Fitting
• Setting
• Tending
• Math and Calculation
• Cutting
• Extrusion
• Standing
• Blueprint Reading
• die installations (2 years of experience is required)
• Die removals (2 years of experience is required)
• Set up (2 years of experience is preferred)
• machine adjustments
• coil fed (2 years of experience is required)
• OSHA
• mechanical
• Supply Chain
• part drawings
• clamp dies (2 years of experience is required)
• material-feed setup (2 years of experience is required)
• senors
• LOCO
• Machine Guarding
• die-setting (2 years of experience is required)
• Calipers
• Inspections
• Pin gauges
• Material Handling
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Clamp Operation

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School