Thermal Compression Press Technician

Colson-Group-Holdings-LLC; Export (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colson-Group-Holdings-LLC in Export, PA is seeking a Thermal Compression Press Technician to set up and operate thermal press equipment per specs and work instructions. You will monitor the process for quality and throughput, document production data, and maintain a clean, safe workstation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read technical drawings. Overtime may be required, and teamwork is essential on a fast-moving production floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.
• Prior experience as a press operator or in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and schematics.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.
• Comfort working independently as well as in a team setting.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate thermal press equipment per specifications and work instructions.
• Continuously monitor the pressing process for consistency, quality, and throughput.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machines.
• Inspect finished components, identify defects, and escalate issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with teammates to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Accurately document production data and maintain complete, reliable records.

Job description

Thermal Compression Press TechnicianLocation: Export, PA 15632Picture a day where your precision keeps production humming. You begin by reviewing specs, loading tools, and dialing in a thermal press. As parts cycle, you watch temperatures, pressures, and dwell times, catching small variations before they become big problems. Finished pieces are checked against quality standards, results are logged, and any anomaly sends you into troubleshooting mode. Throughout the shift, you keep your area spotless and safe, and you team up with operators across the line to hit production goals.What you'll doSet up and operate thermal press equipment per specifications and work instructions.Continuously monitor the pressing process for consistency, quality, and throughput.Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machines.Inspect finished components, identify defects, and escalate issues promptly.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation to maximize efficiency.Collaborate closely with teammates to achieve daily and weekly production targets.Accurately document production data and maintain complete, reliable records.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.Prior experience as a press operator or in a manufacturing environment.Strong mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving capabilities.Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and schematics.Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.Comfort working independently as well as in a team setting.Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime when required.ProficienciesManual Machining SkillsPlastic Extrusion ExperiencePress operationEquipment you'll operatePunch PressPress BrakeStamping PressReady to put your eye for detail to work on a fast-moving production floor? We'd love to hear from you.