Job Title: Press Operator Department: 12
FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade: 1
Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-5%
Revision Date: Feb 2, 2023 Reports To: Production Supervisor
PURPOSE OF POSITION
While operating the TIR, Bearing, or Bushing Presses, the employee produces the defined quantity and quality of parts, according to company and customer specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Perform setup and operation of TIR Press (vertical hydraulic press) to straighten tubing, shafts, and plates to be within a specified tolerance (indicated runout)
- Perform setup and operation of Bearing and Bushing Press(s) (horizontal hydraulic press) for proper application of pulley components
- Press components into rolls including but not limited to bearings, seals, and snap rings.
- Position components including but not limited to rolls, bearings, shafts, seals, and snap rings before assembling product.
- Find proper shafts/bearings that are to be mounted into rolls.
- Stack components, including but not limited to, pushnuts and seals - As needed, remove snap rings.
- Assemble and assure parts and components are accurate according to specifications.
- Identify material according to prints, raw material and finished goods.
- Report material and/or paperwork errors to supervisor.
- Be familiar with and make use of all safety equipment.
- Use and understand various paperwork, including schedules, prints, & tech standards.
- Perform routine housekeeping and maintenance on equipment.
- Continually participate in additional training related to the job
- Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
- Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrate ability to Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specification, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished product.
- Determine the sequence of operations and set up requirements. Select proper fixtures, tooling, accessories and materials to be completed.
- Calculate and set controls to produce quality parts in the most efficient manner.
- Verify conformance of finished product using various measuring tools.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent.
- Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with situations involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Regular, consistent attendance.
EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS
- High school diploma or a general education degree (GED);
- or one to three months related experience and/or training;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
- Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee:
- Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
- Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
- Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
- Is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift/move more than 50 pounds with assist available.
- Is regularly required to stand, repetitively use hands for simple/light grasping, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, repetitively use right foot to control, lift/move up to 25 pounds, and repetitively use hands for firm/heavy grasping.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of equipment with assist available.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
- Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear equipment alarms and the ability to hear instructions from others.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- The noise level in the work environment is usually LOUD.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat (non-weather).
- The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
- Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection when necessary, protective gloves and welding equipment on occasion.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.