Metal Flow is a rapidly growing, innovative metal forming company with extensive value added manufacturing technologies focused on bringing value to customers and to the community we serve. The people of Metal Flow Corporation are deeply committed to providing the highest quality processes and products to customers around the world. We produce high volume, technically sophisticated custom metal components through the deep draw process using a variety of metals, and are actively seeking candidates who have an interest in working in a precision environment to create safety critical, quality product that serves primarily the global automotive industry. Successful team members will thrive in a fast-paced production environment while still maintaining organization, attention to detail, and a quality focus.
Press group operators are primarily responsible for performing the material handling, quality checks and housekeeping of the presses, equipment and product in their area. Operators will typically be assigned to work on more than one press/product each shift and are required to balance the needs of each machine according to the needs of the area as defined by the Supervisor/BU Manager.
DIRECT HIRE
- Operators are primarily responsible for machine handling tasks including the loading of raw material, cleaning and dumping of scrap, and maintaining oil and coolant levels for presses in their area.
- Operators also play a key role in performing and documenting regular in-production quality checks, and therefore should be able to use basic quality gages and measurement devices such as calipers, micrometers, and an optical comparator, or should demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn how to effectively use these tools.
- At Metal Flow, Operators are expected to know or learn Statistical Process Controls and how it is used in the production of our products, and Operators should be able to learn basic quality policies and procedures to ensure quality products are being made to serve the needs of Metal Flow's customers.
- Operators are expected to actively work on keeping the presses and equipment in their area clean and organized, and participate in product sorts if/when needed.
- Operators are encouraged to grow in their skills and abilities to advance in their career to a Technical Operator position where they may assist in pulling tools from presses and preparing presses for future set-ups, play a key role in performing in-process measurements on quality lab equipment, and they also may work to be able to perform basic set up and perform basic tasks on tool room equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:
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- High school diploma, or recognized equivalent.
- Preferred Training/Skills:
- Gaging - Variable
- Gaging – Attribute
- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Basic IP Understanding
- Familiarity with Quality Lab Equipment
- Statistical Process Control Basics
- Required Qualities: Ability to work constructively with others, effective verbal and written communication skills, heightened attention to detail and ability to follow-through.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires a high-level of physical activity.
- Frequent Standing, walking, moving, bending, pushing or pulling for prolonged periods of time.
- Position requires frequent bending, squatting, twisting of upper body
- Regularly lifting and moving up to 35 lbs.
- Occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual detection of extremely small product defects.
- Ability to use computer
- Must wear proper eye and ear protection in designated areas.
- Must wear proper OSHA approved work boots or shoes.
- Ability to work periodic overtime, including weekends, if requested.
Certifications/Policy Competence & Awareness:
- Metal Flow Corporation is a certified TS16949 quality manufacturer.
- The relevance and importance of your work responsibilities and job requirements on the quality of Metal Flow products is extremely important as we work to provide quality products and services to our customers.
- Metal Flow Corporation has achieved environmental recognition by obtaining ISO14001 certification.
- Metal Flow team members should work to minimize the company’s impact on the environment in all daily activities.
Job Type: Full-time
