Heat Press Operator -- Plastics Production

Heat Press Operator — Plastics Production Export, PA 15632

Do you thrive around precision machinery? Can you spot a quality issue before anyone else sees it? Are you the teammate others count on when production ramps up? If so, this role is for you.

Your impact

• Will you set up and run thermal press machines to exact specifications? Yes—your setups keep quality on target.
• Can you monitor temperatures, pressures, and timing to ensure repeatability? Absolutely—your vigilance prevents defects.
• Are you comfortable doing routine maintenance and troubleshooting? You’ll keep equipment running smoothly and safely.
• Will you inspect finished parts and report nonconformances? Quality is everyone’s job—especially yours.
• Can you maintain a clean, organized work area? A tidy cell is a productive and safe one.
• Will you partner with the team to meet production goals? Collaboration drives output.
• Are you diligent with documentation? Accurate production records matter.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework welcomed.
• Experience operating presses or working in a manufacturing setting.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving instincts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
• High attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
• Comfort working independently and within a team.
• Availability for flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Bring these proficiencies

• Manual Machining Skills
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Press operation

Tools and machines you'll run

• Punch Press
• Press Brake
• Stamping Press

Curious to learn more? Picture yourself mastering setups, dialing in parameters, and shipping defect-free parts on time—day after day. Apply to make that picture real.