Basic Function
To be responsible for the daily set up and operation of the press.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate Hydraulic / Mechanical presses for established work.
- Select correct tooling for the given job task with set up documents or leaders assistance.
- Load, install and correctly set-up dies as required.
- Ability to prepare and run die forming operations using all features of the presses / controllers.
- Must have a full understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished stampings.
- Thorough understanding of blank development lay out.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Work in an efficient and timely manner according to project timing.
- Keep work area, including machine surface clean at all times.
- Work with Material Handler to make sure material for each job is on schedule and in the proper location.
- Work scheduled hours and report to work on time each day.
- Pay attention to stamping details and quality.
- Other duties as requested.
Skills:
- Have solid understanding of press machines
- Must possess the ability to operate cranes, tape measures and calipers, hand tools and torch.
- Must be able to read and understand specifications, job orders, Bill of Materials, and work instructions.
- Ability to communicate quality non-conformances verbally and effectively present information to supervisor, co-workers and management.
- Must have knowledge/experience with measurement systems, variable gages, measurement scales, angle measurement instruments, calibration systems, blue prints and engineer drawings.
- Ability to work in a TEAM environment.
Education/Training
Degree: High School Graduate or GED.
Experience
Prior Press Operating experience a must.
