2nd shift Press Apprentice

Flexial is an EOE and Drug Free Workplace.

 “Rapidly Growing Employee-Owned Company”

SUMMARY 

In a manufacturing environment, Operator will be creating punch and form parts using various pieces of machinery. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

 Set-up, adjust, and operate hydraulic and mechanical punch press equipment to blank, punch and form parts. 

 Adjust ram stroke to form materials to proper angle and radii. 

 Work from drawings, specifications, patterns, or templates. 

 Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges. 

 Sorting and package parts per work instructions 

 Verify quantity & quality of material. 

 Moves raw material to and from production areas as necessary. 

 Train less experienced press operators in safe and effective setup and operation techniques 

 Organize work efficiently 

 Work with others as part of a team which includes giving and receiving feedback, assisting others in completion of tasks, possess interpersonal, listening and participation skills. 

 Make accurate transactions in computer system as required 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

 Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 

 Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES and / or EXPERIENCE 

 High School Diploma / GED 

 Technical Training or College a plus 

 One year minimum experience in press operation 

 Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering work instructions 

 Mechanical ability, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to fabricate, repair various parts or tools using drawings and instructions 

 Practical knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments 

 Possess a good work ethic including following direction and reliability to perform job with limited supervision 

 Excellent attendance record 

 Must be literate (able to read & write English) and do basic arithmetic 

  Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more repeatedly 

 Strong attention to detail 2 / 2 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

 Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, common business documents, and industry publications. 

 Ability to respond effectively to inquires or complaints from manufacturing personnel. Ability to effectively present information to management, customers, vendors and employees. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

 Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferences. 

 Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportional to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY 

 Ability to work with principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. 

 Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) 

 Experience in multi-functional and product development teams preferred. 

 Experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment. 

 Must be an organized self-starter with good reasoning skills. 

 Must be able to work under general supervision and take direction. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

 While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; sit, talk and hear, stand, use hands; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Physical requirements are the ability to lift up to 25 pounds continuously, 50 pounds occasionally, or up to 100 pounds, with assistance. 

COMPUTER SKILLS 

 Must possess basic personal computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, to include Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Microsoft Outlook.