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Minutemen Staffing USA
PROGRESSIVE DIE OPERATOR
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A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.
$40,974 / year median in Kentucky
+5% projected growth
Job Description
WE ARE SEEKING A SKILLED OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM IN A FAST-PACED MANUFACTURING FACILITY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING VARIOUS MACHINERY AND TOOLS, ENSURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS RUNS SMOOTHLY AND EFFICIENTLY. THIS ROLE REQUIRES A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF TOOLING, PROGRAMMING, AND THE ABILITY TO WORK WITH BOTH CNC MACHINES AND HAND TOOLS
- Operates, monitors and helps maintain machine/equipment (press, welders, cranes, forklifts, etc.)
- Feeds equipment and tooling
- Performs or assists in die changes
- Perform quality checks and verify quality (first, middle, and last off's, PQI books, SPC etc.)
- Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management System standards
- Train other operators and document in matrix
- Ability to drive a forklift or ability to learn how to drive a forklift Must be able to lift/push/pull weight up to 50lbs.