Technician, Press Operation (1st Shift)

Role Summary

Press Operators are the critical interface between the manufacturing process and the machinery, taking full responsibility for the continuous, safe, and quality operation of the press during production cycles. Their primary function is to serve as the control point for the entire press operation.

This involves deep interaction with the HMI (Human Machine Interface), requiring the accurate and precise input of all necessary operational parameters, or "recipes," for each specific part being manufactured. Mastery of the provided recipe books is essential, as these documents contain the comprehensive specifications and critical setup data needed to run the press correctly. Beyond initial setup, Press Operators must maintain keen, continuous observation of the press's performance throughout every phase of production. They are empowered to proactively identify deviations, respond to anomalies, and execute necessary corrective actions, including making immediate stops and precise adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• The operator must possess the ability to rapidly read, fully comprehend, and meticulously follow detailed written and verbal instructions, ensuring strict adherence to all established operational and safety procedures.
• Material and Equipment Staging: Responsibilities include the timely and accurate collection, verification, and staging of all required raw materials, tooling, and auxiliary equipment necessary to initiate the production process without delay.
• The operator is responsible for precisely aligning materials, assembling components, and putting together individual parts to build and prepare more complex units for the press cycle.
• A critical duty involves continuously monitoring the output and checking finished components against strict quality specifications, performing in-process inspection to ensure the absolute highest quality standards are maintained.
• Operators must proactively maintain equipment in optimal operating condition, performing regular checks, cleaning, and light preventative maintenance as specified to ensure longevity and consistent performance.
• Accurate and timely record-keeping is mandatory, including the logging of production quantities, total cycle times, downtime events, and material usage to ensure accurate inventory and performance tracking.
• Operators must immediately report any observed issues, equipment malfunctions, process irregularities, or the presence of defective parts to the appropriate supervisory and maintenance personnel.
• Operators are expected to apply sound, analytical problem-solving skills to address and resolve minor operational and quality issues encountered on the line, thereby maintaining the high standard of quality expected by our customers.
• A strict and unwavering adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures is required. This duty includes clearly identifying any process irregularities that could potentially lead to equipment damage or production inefficiency and prescribing immediate, appropriate corrective measures to improve and stabilize these processes.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• 6 months+ of experience working a high volume stamping environment
• 1+ year of experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to work cross functionally with maintenance, die room and engineering to complete work to build schedule

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $26.00 per hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.   The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.   We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.   You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than October 2nd, 2026.