Press Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Press Operator

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am 2:30pm) Rate:
Starting at $16.50

Reports To:

Team Lead Department:
Production

Location:

Ice Industries Deerfield

General Function:
Operating metal stamping presses safely to make quality products.

• Safely operate metal stamping presses by manually feeding steel blanks on the die for forming, placing the part on the die to trim, place the part on the die for piercing(s).
• Filling out press cards as required.
• Completing tags, check sheets, and reports timely and accurately.
• Responsible for keeping the area clean and participating in plant clean-up.
• Work in a team environment -- work with other employees.
• Follow company policies, company safety policies and practice safe work habits.
• Follow all JIB Procedures – notify supervisor if anything goes wrong with the machine, die or parts.
• Operators are not permitted to fix machines or put their hands in the dies to remove parts.
• Other duties as assigned

A manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe shoes are required.

Physical Component(s) Standing up to 8 hours, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds continuously. Some bending and walking.

High School Diploma or GED

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Capable of taking directives and following instructions.
• Capable of working in a fast pace environment
• Capable of completing the proper paperwork. – Must be able to read and write in English.
• Excellent attendance
• Communicate with coworkers and team leaders in English.
• Safety and quality-oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as required by the company
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screen test.