Press Operator- 2nd Shift

# Press Operator- 2nd Shift Humble, TX 77396

Education Level High School## Description
** COMPANY SUMMARY
** CDI Products, a Michelin Group Company, is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site.

Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe.

** JOB SUMMARY
** Operate Hydraulic Press to mold rubber preforms into seals.

** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES*
* • Examine molds for dings and dirt.  
• Follow work instructions to load molds and preforms.  
• Inspect first run parts for defects, adjusting required prior to production.  
• While parts are in press, operator should turn preforms, stack preforms, straighten preforms and parts, etc.  
• Load press plates uniformly with molds of equal height.  
• Handle molds with proper care so critical machined surfaces are not dented or galled.  Report any damage to molds or machines to manager.  
• Watch that mold halves do not get switched.  
• Verify preforms fit mold properly. Report to Crew Lead if the preforms are not correct.  
• Proper use of mold release  
• Proper engagement of molds when press closes, and pressure is put on molds. Especially important when molds are stacked, as they may slide when closing or bumping the press.  
• Use appropriate brass tolls on molds.  
• Separate molded parts by size in respective boxes after removal from mold.  
• Keep molds clean.  
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area during and at end of shift.

** SUPERVISION*
* • Works under direct supervision of Production Manager and Shift Lead.

** EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*
* • High school diploma or GED.  
• Must have clear understanding of basic math and can read, write and comprehend English (work orders, safety and operations instructions).

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* *** ORK ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS*
* • Exposure to manufacturing environment preferred.  
• Spends 1005 of time in the shop. Standing 90% of the time.  
• May be exposed to possible shop hazards including heaving machinery, fumes, dust, heat and high pressure and temperatures.

** EEO Statement*
* * CDI is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
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