Press Operator

Montebello
650 Industrial Drive
Lebanon, KY

Press Operator

TITLE:     Press Operator

REPORTING TO:  Shift Supervisor   

LOCATION: Harrisonburg  

 PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Operates the machinery (start, stop, jog, clean, etc.).
• Loads and lubricates the slugs in the slug tumbler.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly.
• Removes slugs from the slug tumbler and loads the slug bowl/hopper at the press.
• Makes adjustments to transfers and tooling and changes tooling at the press, trimmer, internal coater, ovens, and accumulator.
• Uses and understands specification sheets. Sets-up/changes-over and maintains proper adjustments on assigned machinery to conform to the specification sheet for that job.
• Takes corrective action when the machinery is not functioning properly.
• Continuously monitors the quality of the tubes they produce and initiates corrective action for substandard quality.
• Accepts responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of all information and reports they generate.
• Monitors the scrap they generate to keep it within acceptable levels.
• Resolves technical problems with slugs, lacquers and other components as necessary
• Makes required quality checks and records the results on quality control sheets
• Monitors the scrap they generate to keep it within acceptable levels.
• Strives to be a good team member and to promote team effort.
• Performs all regular daily, weekly or monthly maintenance on assigned machinery according to determined schedule
• Performs housekeeping duties to include cleaning floors, work benches, work tops, inside and outside of machinery and drying ovens.
• Helps train new hires
• Follows all health and safety regulations
• Functions of this jobrequires regular and punctual employee presence.
• Other duties as assigned, inside or outside of normal work area or department.

.SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Must be able to stand on feet for 8 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be able to read and understand measuring instruments
• Must have a good communication skills
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be able to communicate with peers and management

QUALIFICATIONS (education & experience)

• Detailed Oriented
• Must have an high school education or GED
• Mechanical Experience a plus