Job Title: Press OperatorJob DescriptionAs a Press Operator, you will be responsible for producing parts to meet customer specifications for quality and quantity. You will maintain production logs, perform preventive maintenance on dies, and ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the work area, equipment, and tools. You will inspect parts during production runs, replace details as necessary, and comply with procedures for starting press runs, die changeovers, and managing scrap.Responsibilities
Make parts to specifications to meet customer needs for quality and quantity.
Update production log daily.
Perform and document preventive maintenance of dies.
Maintain the work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Inspect parts during production runs for scratches, scores, or dings; record and report quality issues to the Stampings Supervisor or Quality Manager.
Replace details as required to ensure good parts are made.
Load parts in boxes/bins/drums as required and label with correct part and quantity.
Plan ahead for steel and shipping containers to keep machines running.
Comply with procedures for starting a press run, die changeover, and scrap.
Detect and report problems (defective materials, questionable conditions, etc.) that would prevent the completion of duties or contribute to poor quality or defective parts.
Ensure that lots/heats/quantity and claims are accurate and complete, both in Global Shop and Smart Pack.
Operate powered industrial truck (forklift) as needed to complete duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
1 year press operating experience
1 year manufacturing experience
Why Work Here?This is a family-owned company that offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account; 401k; and paid time off. The company values work-life balance and typically accommodates specific scheduling conflicts related to family care.Work EnvironmentThe position is for the night shift, with hours from 4:30 pm to 3 am, Monday through Thursday, with the possibility of working on Friday if overtime is available. Overtime is mandatory when available, but managers are generally flexible in accommodating specific scheduling conflicts. For night shift positions, Fridays are typically off, and day shift positions end at 4:30 pm, with all of Friday considered overtime.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coopersville, Michigan.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Coopersville,MI.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.