Stamping​/Press Prototype Press Operator

Job Description

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in set-up soft and hard tooling in press.
• Assist with spotting all dies.
• Assist in tryout of all dies.
• Complete Binder Development.
• Perform die changes as necessary.
• Blank Development.
• Develop Die.
• Meet all requirements for Press Show.
• Perform die barbering as necessary.
• Produce stampings.
• Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.
• Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.
• Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.
• Promote team concepts and participate in teams.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Understand the needs of internal/external customers.
• Understand and follow Peregrine policies and practices and any other legal requirements.
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to interact appropriately with customers.
• Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Familiar with Automotive Prototype Die Development, GD&T and blue print reading.
• Must be able to operate most of the following pieces of machinery:
• 90*, 5”, & 7” Grinders
• Crane
• Drills, Air 7 Electric
• Hydraulic Presses
• Mechanical Presses
• Shear
• Spotting Press
• Toggle Presses
• Ability to learn and retain training.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.
• Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.
• Possess basic computer skills and work with required software.
• Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.
• Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects.