Job Description

Large Press Operator

Job Summary

Experienced Large Press Operator responsible for safe, efficient operation and setup of large hydraulic presses, precision die installation, routine tooling maintenance, and continuous quality assurance. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, blueprint literacy, and the ability to diagnose and resolve press and tooling issues to meet production, safety, and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Press Operation:

Operate large hydraulic presses for forming and blanking operations while maintaining cycle times and quality targets.

Die Setup and Changeover:

Perform complete die changeovers including removal, installation, alignment, shimming, bolting, and trial runs; document setup and tooling offsets for reproducibility.

Tooling Maintenance:

Inspect dies, punches, guides, and pilots for wear or damage; perform basic repairs, sharpening, and preventive maintenance; coordinate complex repairs with tooling or maintenance teams.

Quality Assurance:

Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM data to inspect parts and validate dimensions against blueprints; make real-time press adjustments to maintain tolerances.

Troubleshooting:

Diagnose press and tooling faults (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or die-related) and implement corrective actions to reduce scrap and downtime.

Process Optimization:

Recommend and implement press parameter changes, die modifications, feed adjustments, or material handling improvements to increase yield and throughput.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate setup sheets, tooling logs, production counts, scrap reports, shift handover notes, and corrective action records.

Safety and Compliance:

Enforce lockout/tagout, press guarding, PPE, and other safety protocols; participate in safety audits and incident investigations.

Collaboration:

Work closely with Maintenance, Toolroom, Quality, and Engineering to support tooling design changes, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

operating large hydraulic presses and setup experience.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in reading blueprints, die setup sheets, and process sheets; skilled with precision measuring tools (micrometer, caliper, bore gauge, height gauge).

Mechanical Aptitude:

Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical adjustments, grinding for small die repairs, and use hoisting/rigging equipment safely.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Experience:

operating large hydraulic presses and setup experience.: 2 years (Required) hydraulic presses: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person