Press Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shifts

The Press Operator is responsible for installing tooling and making necessary adjustments to meet part specifications. Requires employee to transfer hot steel billets, weighing 2 to 50 lbs., utilizing metal tongs. This employee is the leader of the press crew.

Major Duties and/or responsibilities

Maintaining the operation of the forging press.

Installing and removing tooling from press.

Housekeeping duties.

Qualification and Education

High School Diploma

Previous manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a high paced environment

Physical Demands

Reaching: Frequently required while operating a press.

Bending: Frequently required in the essential functions of the job.

Climbing: Frequently required when getting on and off the fork truck and climbing stairs.

Hand usage: Continuously required for pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping when operating a forging press.

Lifting: Up to 50lbs occasionally and 10-30lbs regularly.

Walking: Frequently walking and standing.

Environment: Mostly indoors, but occasionally outside, dirty, working on concrete flooring. Cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Hours: A minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 to 7 days a week depending on production demand.

Meadville Forging offers excellent benefits including:

Competitive Wages, 2nd and 3rd shift premiums

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K WITH company match program

13 paid holidays

Employee Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Much more…..