Thermal Compression Press Technician

Colson Group Holdings LLC; Export (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Colson Group Holdings LLC seeks a Thermal Compression Press Technician to support daily production on the Export, PA line. You will set up, monitor, and adjust a thermal press to meet specifications, ensuring quality parts and timely throughput on a fast-moving floor.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, defect inspection, and thorough documentation. A team-focused mindset and reliable overtime availability are valued in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.
• Prior press operator or manufacturing experience.
• 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading technical documents

Attention to detail

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual Machining Skills

Plastic Extrusion Experience

Press operation

Job description

Thermal Compression Press Technician

Location: Export, PA 15632

Picture 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 do

• 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 elevate 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 bring

• 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.

Proficiencies

• Manual Machining Skills
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Press operation

Equipment you'll operate

• Punch Press
• Press Brake
• Stamping Press

Ready to put your eye for detail to work on a fast-moving production floor? We'd love to hear from you.