We are seeking a skilled Automotive Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining various press machinery to produce high-quality automotive components. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and proficiency with CNC and manual tools to ensure precision and safety in all operations.

Pay Rate: $22/hour - $25/hour (based on experience)

Shifts: Days 7am - 3pm, Afternoon 3pm - 11pm, Nights 11pm - 7am. (must be flexible to work all shifts)

Duties

• Set up, operate, and monitor press brake machines, CNC laser cutters, plasma cutters, CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and other related equipment
• Run press to produce quality stamped parts using safe work practices.
• Check and ensure the quality of stamped products from press. Sort or rework as required.
• Complete associated paperwork/documentation.
• Handle materials at end of press, assuring that customers specified standard packs and bins are used.
• Keep work area clean and organized, including equipment, controller, fixtures and surrounding floor space.
• Ensure a housekeeping audit of the press area and equipment is completed at the beginning of each shift.
• Set up and operate press machine to produce specific automotive components.
• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications outlined by the customer.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Responsible for low scrap levels.
• Check parts coming off press using checking fixtures.
• Set up preparation including cleaning the bolster and removing scrap chute.
• Work on hand transfer dies.
• Ensure and maintain a tidy and organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating press brake machines, CNC laser cutting, plasma cutting, CNC milling machines, CNC lathe, or similar manufacturing equipment
• Prior work experience operating metal stamping presses.
• Familiarity with tag out/lock out procedures.
• Good understanding and knowledge of press shop equipment.
• Ability to collect and enter data on in-process inspection sheets.
• Well-developed understanding of the use of gauge and checking fixtures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent English skills both oral and written.
• Experience with welding, assembly, and the use of hand tools required
• Basic math skills necessary for measurements and calculations during machining processes
• Familiarity with quality inspection techniques using calipers and other measurement tools
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment within a fast-paced production setting

Experience:

• Press brake machine: 2 years (required)
• Automotive manufacturing : 2 years (required)
• Machine operation: 3 years (required)

If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence and eager to develop your skills in a challenging role, we encourage you to apply today.

Please apply directly to the ad to be considered.