Stamping Press Operator 1st shift

Partners In Recovery LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift

Fully equipped fitness center

Health benefits

Job summary

General Stamping & Metalworks is seeking a Stamping Press Operator to expertly operate manual or coil-fed stamping presses and produce metal parts per customer specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity with typical responsibilities across daily production tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (preferred) and at least 6 months in manufacturing. We offer shift premium for 2nd shift and comprehensive benefits with a strong team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum of 6 months in a manufacturing environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses to produce metal parts per customer print specifications.
• Ensure safety, productivity, and on-time production.
• Inspect parts with calipers, gauges, and fixtures per ISO/PIP standards.
• Maintain clear documentation in ERP systems and print work travelers/QA data.

Skills

Dependability

Problem-Solving

Attendance/Punctuality

Employee Relations

Listening Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 25101 Cleveland Rd,South Bend, IN, 46628,United States
• Base Pay $18.52 - $23.52 / Hour
• Other Compensation $2 hour shift premium for 2nd shift
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

The Stamping Press Operator is responsible for expertly operating manual or coil fed stamping presses to safely produce beautiful metal parts to customer print specifications. These parts are to meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards.

This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are responsible for providing assistance in generally similar duties, when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees’ talents can best be applied. General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization and responding to an every changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Key Responsibilities and Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the Stamping Press Operator is to produce metal fabricated parts to customer print specifications using a standard process.

Additional tasks include:

• Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production
• Recording machine code errors and communicating poor machine performance issues to the Stamping Machinery Technician or shift supervisor.
• Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)
• Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the job
• Reading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, material thickness, and special instructions
• Labeling work in process parts and finished parts according to ISO policy
• Separating and labeling non-conforming parts according to ISO policy
• Wearing proper protective equipment, as directed by equipment or process
• Understanding safety requirements in work areas, and complying with requirements
• Participating in continuous improvement projects, both independently and as a team member, when requested or as the opportunity to volunteer presents itself
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned
• Offering process improvement ideas
• Accurately entering job information, quantities and inspection results into the ERP systems
• Correctly clocking into and out of attendance systems

Requirements

Key Responsibilities and Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Stamping Press Operator is to produce metal fabricated parts to customer print specifications using a standard process.

Additional tasks include:

• Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production
• Recording machine code errors and communicating poor machine performance issues to the Stamping Machinery Technician or shift supervisor.
• Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)
• Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the job
• Reading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, material thickness, and special instructions
• Labeling work in process parts and finished parts according to ISO policy
• Separating and labeling non-conforming parts according to ISO policy
• Wearing proper protective equipment, as directed by equipment or process
• Understanding safety requirements in work areas, and complying with requirements
• Participating in continuous improvement projects, both independently and as a team member, when requested or as the opportunity to volunteer presents itself
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned
• Offering process improvement ideas
• Accurately entering job information, quantities and inspection results into the ERP systems
• Correctly clocking into and out of attendance systems

• Dependability: Follows the direction of the Shift Supervisor or Shift Manager and provides accountability for performance of key responsibilities: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works committed with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at workstation with proper PPE ready to work.
• Employee Relations: responds quickly and effectively to supervisor requests and peer questions; solicits employee feedback to improve processes; responds to requests for information; meets commitments.
• Listening Skills: Listens carefully to the input of others and gets clarification before generating conclusions; responds thoughtfully and non-defensively to questions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 6 months in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Summary

What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• $2/hour shift premium for 2 nd shift
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide