Press Operator 1st shift

As a Press Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to set up, operates and monitors the press.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Check and record gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface requirement and ensure compliance with customer and production requirements
• Setup the press including dies and alignment of part and scrap chutes/conveyors
• Setup the press/levelers/flattener to the proper program or required parameters
• Thread coil thru leveler/flattener, feed unit
• Monitor condition of blanks to ensure compliance with customer requirements and production instructions
• Adjust press setup as needed for quality
• Setup skids on the parts conveyors to ensure no disruption of production
• Remove scrap from press and empty hoppers as necessary
• Assist maintenance to troubleshoot malfunctions or complete preventative maintenance as necessary
• Assist press packager as needed
• Communicate non-compliance or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Clean and maintain housekeeping of press area

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Free Telehealth Services
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Safety Incentive Program
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control – X bar and R charts, individual moving range charts, basic distribution analysis
• Knowledge of raw materials, blanking processes, and quality standards
• Knowledge of steel press machines including their major components and limitations
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, Rockwell tester, digital calipers, digital/dial indicators, height gauge, computer, part specific gauges and micrometers
• Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to see details at close range. Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platform
• Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squat
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively reach and grasp
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.