Press Operator

                                                                                   Press Operator 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: may include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.        

• Direct the activities and efforts of all assigned personnel. Lead team’s efforts in achieving the organization’s goal of 100% OTD, Minimal Scrap, 0 injuries, and 100% Customer Satisfaction.
• Ensure that all production personnel complete required paperwork including but not limited to Daily Time Analysis Cards at day-end, and that the appropriate entries are made in the Shop Travelers.
• Prepare material for SPF forming including but not limited to pulling designated material, shear material to size and application of graphite.
• Operate hot forming press, making adjustments to air pressure and other instruments used to operate press.
• Prepare formed parts for next process; including but not limited to Plasma cutting, Cleanline and trimming
• Accurate and Timely completion of all Production and Quality Documents.
• Use necessary inspection tools including ping gage, height gage, ball calipers, go/no go gauges and ultrasound.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow all Safe Operating Practices and Company Safety Procedures.
• Prepare, load and unload tools used in forming of aluminum parts.
• Troubleshoot issues on assigned machine for part quality and machine efficiency. Resolve issues where appropriate
• Perform minor maintenance to machine when needed.
• Maintain a productive and positive working environment through the extensive use of human relations techniques.
• May be asked to lead activities in support of continuous improvement projects.
• Apply initiative and creativity in the development of new production techniques and methods.
• Implement effective training programs for production personnel, as needed.
• Act as internal liaison between the various departments, including passing on pertinent information from employee to the appropriate management personnel.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment; monitor housekeeping and production personnel to fulfill their responsibilities in this area.
• Operate a forklift to move raw material, tools etc. to the desired location.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
• Importantly, as Superform’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, as scheduled, in strict adherence to the Time and Attendance Rules Policy.
• Responsible for closing down and locking the facility.