The Progressive Press Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring progressive die stamping presses to produce high-quality parts safely and efficiently. This position requires a strong understanding of progressive die operations, material feed systems, quality standards, and troubleshooting techniques. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate progressive die stamping presses in accordance with production schedules and quality requirements.
• Monitor material feeds, die performance, and press operation.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Make minor machine adjustments to maintain quality and production standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot feed, tooling, material, and machine issues.
• Assist with die changes, setups, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Verify compliance with production specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate equipment or quality concerns to supervisors and maintenance personnel. Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years of progressive stamping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of progressive dies, stamping operations, and material handling systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Physical Requirements
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. Frequently required to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions while operating press equipment and handling materials. Ability to lift, carry, and move raw materials, finished parts, and tooling weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate. Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination required to operate press controls, load/unload parts, and use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and upper‑body movements during machine operation, inspection, and material handling. Must have sufficient vision (with or without corrective lenses) to read work instructions, machine displays, and inspect parts for quality and dimensional accuracy. Ability to hear machine sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a noisy manufacturing environment. Capable of working in a production setting with exposure to noise, vibration, moving machinery, metal materials, lubricants, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, steel‑t footwear, and hearing protection. Job Type Full-time Schedule 10-hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person