Press Operator

$20 - $30 per hour | St. Louis, MO | On-site | Permanent

Founded over two decades ago and based in St. Louis, Mo with another location in Osseo, we supply crushing, screening, and specialty equipment to customers throughout the Midwest's aggregate, mining, and recycling industries. We support our customers with equipment, replacement parts, troubleshooting, and complete rebuild services, helping keep demanding operations running efficiently.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid time off and a 401(k)
• Training and hands-on skill development
• A team environment built around supporting one another.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up and operate hydraulic press equipment to support mechanical component assembly, disassembly, and repair.
• Position and support components using appropriate fixtures, tooling, and approved handling methods.
• Install or remove bearings, bushings, shafts, and other press-fit components according to work instructions.
• Review drawings, work orders, and component specifications before beginning each job.
• Monitor alignment, pressure, and component movement throughout pressing operations; stop work when conditions fall outside approved limits.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and completed work.
• Inspect parts for wear, damage, and improper fit, communicating findings to the service team.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, maintain job records, and keep the work area organized.
• Follow machine guarding, material handling, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures.

Needed

• Previous hydraulic press operation experience in an industrial, machine shop, or equipment repair environment; 1-3 years
• Experience setting up, aligning, and supporting components for pressing operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical assembly and disassembly, including press-fit components.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, drawings, and dimensional specifications.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, or comparable inspection tools.
• Ability to recognize unsafe setups, abnormal resistance, and component misalignment.
• Heavy equipment repair, crusher rebuild, rigging, forklift, or overhead crane experience preferred.

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