Cold Press Operator - Full-time / Part-time

PrideStaff Columbia is currently recruiting for a assembler/machine operator for the NE Columbia area!

Possible temporary to hire!

Position Summary:This person is responsible for utilizing tooling, equipment and materials for cold pressing of powdered metal diamond segments. This position is critical for production of diamond segments to be used in blade and bit manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

Methods

• Preparation of cold press tooling by measurement of height and parallelism
• Assembly of die parts in the cold press machine
• Removal and inspection of cold press dies from the machine
• Follow company policies to insure compliance of EPA and environmental regulations in the cold pressing process
• Follow company policies to insure compliance of OSHA safety and health regulations in the cold pressing process

Machinery

• Organization and selection of proper tooling to fulfill work requirements
• Maintain general knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation
• Cleaning of equipment for preparation of subsequent orders
• Set up and adjustment of cold press machine parameters

Measurements

• Perform in-process quality checks on segments that include micrometer measurement of height, length and thickness. Segment weight will be measured with a precision electronic balance.
• Record quality and order completion data
• Evaluate and confer with Quality Control on manufacturing process inspection techniques and standards

Critical Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Working Knowledge of basic industrial math
• Working knowledge of the metric system of weights and measurements
• Working knowledge of using micrometer for measurements
• Working knowledge of precision balance for weight measurement

Education, Abilities & Experience

• High school or equivalent
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 40lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Strong basic math skills necessary
• Machine operation experience