Press Operator

Position : Press Operator

Location : Sumter, CA Duration : 12 Months

1st Shift

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT

Job Summary Responsible for loading, operating, and unloading rubber press equipment to manufacture products that meet all product specifications, quality standards, and production requirements while minimizing waste and maintaining a safe work environment. Work schedule: rotating 3-2-2-3 shift pattern (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, weekends included), 8:00 PM-8:00 AM. This is not a climate-controlled environment — very hot during summer months. Drug screening not required; onsite eye exam is required. Candidates may start while criminal background checks are pending, once all checks have been completed. Roles & Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into the press per established procedures, ensuring proper weight and material distribution for consistent mold coverage
• Monitor and operate press equipment to ensure lubrication, temperature, tonnage, and cycle times meet product specifications
• Report equipment issues or process deficiencies to setup technician or supervisor
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; properly dispose of scrap, waste, and other materials in designated locations
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and workstations by removing oil, cured scrap, water, and other contaminants before/after curing
• Accurately complete production, quality, and process documentation
• Trim excess material from pads, inspect stoppers for quality defects, and perform corrective actions when defects are identified
• Process manufactured pads through the cooling unit per established procedures
• Stack and place pads or stoppers onto pallets or designated storage locations
• Follow all safety policies, environmental procedures, and Quality System Regulations (QSRs)

Experience

• Experience following production documentation, batch records, or quality specifications

Key Skills

• Press equipment operation
• Quality inspection and defect correction
• Production and process documentation
• Safety and QSR compliance
• Attention to detail

Eligibility & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Steel toe or composite shoes required
• Must pass onsite eye exam
• Must clear criminal background checks (may start while pending completion)
• Ability to work in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment
• Willingness to work rotating 3-2-2-3 overnight shift schedule