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QPS Employment Group

Skilled - Press Operator

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A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.

$38,936 / year median in Missouri

+8% projected growth

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Skilled
  • Press Operator QPS Employment Group
  • 3.7 O'Fallon, MO Job Details $45,760
  • $72,800 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Blueprint specification interpretation Basic math
Full Job Description Position Title:
Press Operator Wage:
$45,760.00
  • 72,800.
00/year
Shift:
1st
Hours:
6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Potential for OT on Fridays Have experience setting up punch presses and progressive dies? Put your skills to work! We're looking for a Setup Operator to set up, adjust, and operate punch presses while producing high-quality metal-stamped parts. If you're mechanically minded, know your way around a punch press, and take pride in producing quality parts, this could be your next opportunity! Don't miss this great direct hire role in O'Fallon, MO. Press Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Set up progressive dies in punch presses to prepare for production runs Assemble, install, and align dies in the press according to specification Adjust ram to specified length Operate punch presses to produce metal stamped parts that meet blueprint specifications Feed steel to the die using the straightener making necessary adjustments Submit first off sample to QA for approval Make necessary adjustments to equipment to maintain product quality and efficiency Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals Perform basic measurements and monitoring with caliper, micrometer, scale, and gauges Other duties as required
Press Operator Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; or 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals; filling out production and shipping reports and labels Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; understand and read blueprints Ability to understand written, verbal or diagrammed instructions Frequently walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day Ability to use hands/fingers to handle, feel, and reach Occasionally bend, stoop, crawl, or kneel Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; if greater than 50 pounds, will require assistance or the use of lifting equipment
IND999 QPS
Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? Access to sought-after positions with leading employers Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.