Press Mechanic

We have a full-time opening for a Press Mechanic on 1st and 2nd shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for ensuring that all safety functions on press are working.
• Maintain operation of assigned presses at maximum efficiency/standard strokes per minute  to meet production standards.
• Assist in preparing and putting rolls of metal on the press.
• Monitor and maintain i.e. and press lubrication, check mist system at beginning and end of shift.
• Perform system adjustments. Complete troubleshooting as required including out blow adjustments or replacements, pressure adjustments, cardboard changes, scrap systems, taping, etc.
• Ensure timely starts at the beginning of the shift and after each break period.
• Respond to trouble calls by Press Packer as soon as possible.
• When necessary, assist Production Assistant to keep packers area free of boxes.
• Complete all metal usage and production paperwork as required. Maintain paperwork and production tickets neatly, accurately, and completely indicating running time and reasons for any downtime.
• Produces high quality products safely and hygienically as per company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards

HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS

• Maintain clean die area and clean area around the press. You are responsible for the area from the stacker to the back of the press and for cleaning the press.
• Eliminate any tripping hazards of metal or cardboard on the ?oor or banding from the bundles of cardboard and cardboard.
• Discard to dumpster and empty cores from metal roll.

SAFETY

• Must follow all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment requirements
• Must follow all Environmental Health and Safety procedural requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Mechanical skills
• Problem Solving skills relative to press operation
• Familiarity with basic hand tools (wrench, screwdriver, etc…)
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to tolerate loud noise  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Activity Required to Perform Job                 Number of Hours Per Day

Sitting                                                             0

Walking/Standing                                          7-8

Bending                                                          2-3

Twisting                                                          2-3

Pushing/Pulling                                              2-3

Repetitive Use of Hands- Both                      4-5

Grasping       

            Simple/Light                                       2-3                 

            Firm/Strong                                        2-3

            Fine Finger Dexterity                          2-3

Lifting

            Up to 10 lbs                                        7-8     

            11-20 lbs                                             2-3

            21-50 lbs                                             1

            51+                                                      0

Operate car, truck, forklift, etc…                   0

Around moving equipment/machinery        8

Walk on uneven ground                                0

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, mist               8

            (respirator not required)

Marked changes in temperature                  8