Job Details

Job Title: Press Operator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Forging

Reports to: Forging Supervisor

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the safe operations of the mechanical forge and mechanical trim die presses. They will complete 100% inspection of all forged pieces for defects and will report NC pieces to Quality or their foreman. All recordable metrics: production, scrap, & downtime will be legibly written down onto the corresponding press paperwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.

• 100%-part inspection following critical inspection criteria

• Interval measurements of WIP pieces and record them on the trend paperwork

• Be able to start, operate, & shutdown 6300T Sumitomo or 5000T Kurimoto press

• Check and fill any necessary lube or oil tanks using the appropriate material

• Accurately record all press production, scrap, & downtime on paperwork

• Communicate fault codes & report any changes in machine condition to maintenance

• Report any nonconformance to leadership using STOP, CALL, WAIT

• Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

Skills & Competencies:

• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Use of simple tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, pneumatic grinders, etc.

• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.

• Must be able to be certified after 180 hrs. of OJT training.

• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to lifting, walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.

• Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.

• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, dirty, & noisy industrial environment.

• Basic computer literacy

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.

• Ability to read and comprehend basic English.

• Ability to follow instructions

  Education & Experience:

• High school degree or GED equivalence.

• 2 yrs. Forging experience preferred.

Powered by JazzHR