Job Title:                Press Operator Classification:        Non-Exempt          Department:         Forging Reports to:            Forging Supervisor Purpose: 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. General Duties: + 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: + 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. Requirements: + High school degree or GED equivalency. + 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. Powered by JazzHR