Stamping Press Operator

J&M Products, Inc.; San Fernando (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

J&M Products, Inc. seeks a dedicated press operator to set up and run stamping presses, performing first-piece inspections and ensuring parts meet drawings and specs. You will work with dies, fixtures, and tooling, maintaining safe operation and quality control.

Responsibilities include loading materials, adjusting machine settings, recording production data, and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stamping press operation and basic metal-forming, punching, sizing, or related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, routings, setup sheets, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of press tooling, dies, fixtures, part orientation, and basic setup practices.
• Understanding of point-of-operation hazards, machine guarding, safeguarding devices, and safe press operation.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, height gages, templates, and basic inspection equipment.
• Ability to recognize dimensional, forming, cracking, burr, alignment, and cosmetic defects.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates presses and associated tooling to form, punch, size, or process clamp components.
• Reads and follows engineering drawings, routings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Loads and positions material in dies and fixtures; removes completed parts using safe handling practices.
• Inspects first-piece and in-process parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Monitors operation, quality, tooling condition, and material flow; reports issues.

Skills

Press operation

Metal forming

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Trade training preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Templates

Fixtures

Inspection equipment

Job description

Sets up and operates press equipment to form, punch, size, or otherwise process clamp components in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing routings, work instructions, quality requirements, and established safety procedures.

• Sets up and operates presses and associated tooling to form, punch, size, or process clamp components in accordance with approved manufacturing documentation.
• Reads and follows engineering drawings, manufacturing routings, work instructions, setup sheets, and applicable specifications.
• Loads and positions material or parts in dies, fixtures, and workholding devices and removes completed parts using safe handling practices.
• Installs or assists with installation of approved dies, fixtures, and tooling and verifies alignment, guarding, and setup condition before production.
• Sets or verifies press pressure, stroke, dwell, stops, and other authorized machine settings in accordance with the setup documentation.
• Performs first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gages, templates, fixtures, and other specified measuring equipment.
• Monitors machine operation, part quality, tooling condition, and material flow; stops the operation and reports unsafe conditions, defects, or abnormal equipment behavior.
• Performs approved secondary operations such as deburring, cleaning, straightening, or part handling as required by the manufacturing process.
• Records production quantities, scrap, labor, inspection results, lot information, and other required traceability data accurately and completely.
• Performs routine operator checks and housekeeping and reports leaks, damaged tooling, guarding issues, or maintenance needs promptly.
• Follows all press-safety requirements, machine guarding, point-of-operation controls, lockout/tagout rules, PPE requirements, and established material-handling practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stamping press operation and basic metal-forming, punching, sizing, or related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, manufacturing routings, setup sheets, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of press tooling, dies, fixtures, part orientation, and basic setup practices appropriate to the assigned equipment.
• Understanding of point-of-operation hazards, machine guarding, safeguarding devices, and safe press operation.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, height gages, templates, and basic inspection equipment.
• Ability to recognize dimensional, forming, cracking, burr, alignment, and cosmetic defects.
• Ability to perform basic shop mathematics using decimals, fractions, and measurements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify abnormal press operation, tooling wear, leaks, and unsafe conditions.
• Ability to maintain production pace while meeting safety, quality, traceability, and housekeeping requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100, configuration control, nonconforming material controls, and traceability is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production reporting, and continuous improvement preferred.

Education & experience

• High school diploma or GED required; related manufacturing or metalworking training is preferred.
• One to three years related hydraulic press, stamping, forming, or manufacturing experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical aptitude to understand press equipment, tooling, inspection requirements, and blueprints.