Press Operator 1st shift Job Decatur area,Alabama USA,Manufacturing / Production

As a Press Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to set up, operates and monitors the press.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirement and ensure compliance with customer and production requirements
Setup the press including dies and alignment of part and scrap chutes/conveyors
Setup the press/levelers/flattener to the proper program or required parameters
Thread coil thru leveler/flattener, feed unit
Monitor condition of blanks to ensure compliance with customer requirements and production instructions
Adjust press setup as needed for quality
Setup skids on the parts conveyors to ensure no disruption of production
Remove scrap from press and empty hoppers as necessary
Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
Assist press packager as needed
Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
Clean and maintain housekeeping of press area

Here’s what we can offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
Free Telehealth Services
Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
Paid Holidays starting day one!
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
Safety Incentive Program
Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
Career Advancement Opportunities
Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control – X bar and R charts, individual moving range charts, basic distribution analysis
Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes, and quality standards
Knowledge of steel press machines including their major components and limitations
Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
Ability to accurately use tape measures, Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital/dial indicators, height gauge, computer, part specific gauges and micrometers
Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to see details at close range. Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platform
Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squat

Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to repetitively reach and grasp
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

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