Production Press Operator 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
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Production Press Operator 1st ShiftFull Time Manual Labor Shelbyville, IN, US
Press Operator-Entry Level
Starting pay $21.00 an hour plus based on experience
Entry level position, training will be provided
Build a career at Radius Aerospace
- Shelbyville. We offer a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. The work environment is fast-paced and high-energy. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.
Position Summary
We are looking for production associates to join our team. Our production associates’ duties include using a crane, reading work orders, learning specs, using precision measurement tools, heat treating aluminum aircraft parts, and troubleshooting/repairing the machine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
- Controls heat-treating furnaces, baths and quenching equipment to alter physical and chemical properties of metal objects, using specifications and methods of controlled heating/cooling
- Places parts in racks, trays, or baskets and places objects on conveyor or loads
- Determines temperature and time of heating cycle, type and temperature of baths and quenching medium to attain specified hardness, toughness, and ductility of parts.
- Use standard heating charts, utilize knowledge of heat-treating methods, equipment, and properties of metals.
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
- Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
- Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
- Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
- Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
- Installs machine replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
- Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
- Report to work on time, good regular attendance, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
- Crossing training into other various departments
- Other various duties as needed or as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Employee Benefits: Our employees are our most valuable asset. We strive to offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
- 401k with company match
- Medical insurance
- Prescription Medication Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Disability benefitsnl
- Life insurance
- Generous paid time off program
- Paid holidays
To learn more about what we do, who we are, and what we value, please visit our website at
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- Equal Opportunity
Employer:
Radius Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. - Disability Accommodation: If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at .
- Drug-Free Workplace: In order to maintain our Drug-Free work environment, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is…
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