Press Operator - First Shift

Job Details

Experience:

Mid Level

Salary: $15 - $25 per hour

• Read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and drawings
• Set up new production orders on press equipment
• Adjust tooling and press settings to meet part specifications
• Run production orders through completion
• Perform in-process checks to ensure parts meet quality standards
• Use basic metrology tools to verify dimensions
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area
• Respect shift hours: 4 pm to 4:30 am, Monday-Thursday

• Education:
  
  High School diploma required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of press operation or closely related manufacturing experience
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Strong blueprint reading ability
  • Experience setting up and adjusting tooling
  • Operation of basic metrology instruments (calipers, micrometers, rulers, height gauges)
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with decimals, fractions, and basic formulas
• Language:
  Fluent in English with ability to interpret manufacturing documentation
• Problem Solving:
  Able to troubleshoot production issues independently
• Physical Requirements:
  • Standing, walking, bending throughout shift
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
  • Strong visual acuity and attention to detail

Founded decades ago and based in Sidney, Ohio, with additional operations supporting aerospace, metal packaging, and precision manufacturing customers nationwide, we are a highly respected manufacturer delivering complex, tight-tolerance components to critical industries. Our team leverages advanced machining technology and a culture of continuous improvement to produce high-quality parts that support some of the most demanding applications in the market.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Based on experience + shift incentives
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Company-Paid Life Insurance (Benefits Start Day One)
• Disability & Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Collaborative Work Environment:
  Work alongside highly skilled machinists in a precision-driven culture
• Clean, Organized, Safety-First Shop Environment
• Stable, Growing Organization Serving Aerospace & Industrial Markets