Summary/Objective

The press operator is responsible for handling press operations for the manufacturing division of the organization. The operator uses and electrically powered industrial machine to create, shape and customize metal materials.

Essential Functions

1. Perform typical press operations to produce materials according to specifications and on schedule.
2. Inspect the materials produced for quality and conformity; correct any inconsistencies.
3. Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
4. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
5. Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Exemplary motor skills are required for the position, as brake press machines have multiple settings and levers that must be adjusted for each job and quickly manipulated through the steps of creating finished products.
2. Good analytical and mathematical skills to interpret drawings, templates and blueprints.
3. Must be able to read gauges, tape measure and other measurement tools.
4. Manufacturing related experience in a press environment is plus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending and kneeling. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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