Position Summary: The Press Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of press equipment. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the operation of all types of machines and work to ensure that they are well maintained.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, tape measures, schedules, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating.
- Sets up and operates fabricating machines according to the specifications.
- Work to adjust and operate speed and control the load of the machines.
- Monitor the finished products obtained to ensure the quality conforms to the specifications.
- Monitor the working of the machine and report the need for improvement, defects or
- malfunctions, etc.
- Operation of lifting devices as needed.
- Maintain tools and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
- Look for opportunities to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.
- Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.
- Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
- Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
- Shut down process if unsafe.
- Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.