Press Operator

On behalf of a leading regional manufacturer, we are seeking an attentive and reliable Press Operator to support high-precision production of flexible materials, including tapes, labels, gaskets, and laminates.

This is a great opportunity for either an entry-level candidate looking for structured, hands-on mechanical training or an experienced operator seeking a stable team environment. You will set up, run, and maintain converted material machinery while ensuring strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Operation: Read job orders, load raw materials, set up presses, and run machinery (slitting, laminating, die-cutting, or sheeting) to production standards.
• Quality Control: Conduct initial and routine in-process inspections using fixtures, jigs, and measuring tools to ensure parts meet client specs.
• Documentation: Log material usage, production run data, scrap counts, and efficiency metrics accurately in daily logs.
• Equipment Care: Perform routine daily cleaning, basic maintenance, and proper handling/storage of precision dies, tooling, and fixtures.
• Inventory & Support: Manage raw inventory, return unused materials to stock, package finished goods, and support general shop upkeep (5S standards).

Qualifications:

• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical work instructions and job sheets.
• Preferred Experience: Background in converting, die-cutting, slitting, printing, or flexible packaging machinery (Entry-Level to Lead-Level welcomed).
• Flexibility: Primary opening is 1st shift, but candidate flexibility for 2nd or split shifts is appreciated if client production demands scale.

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