RTND09011 - Press Operator - RTND (Finance)
Job Description
Job Title: Press Operator Date: 05/01/2025
Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor
Summary
Research Tool & Die Works is seeking a motivated candidate to fill a press operator position. The ideal candidate will be able to operate or tend machines to cut, shear, punch, or bend metal material in a safe and efficient manner. This position will also be required to operate a saw machine safely and in an efficient manner. Attention to detail will be required as the individual needs to trim materials to specified lengths utilizing a job card.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Load workpieces into machines.
- Operate, machines to cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten material.
- Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
- Review the part every 15 minutes using the FAI sample as a guide
- Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
- Examine completed workpieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
- Safely Set up the saw machine, making adjustments for each job
- Follows job card instructions
- Locates and safely loads material on a saw machine
- Set stops or guides to specified lengths, trims material ends to start saw lengths
- Programs or selects established programs for a desired part number.
- Operates the saw machine, keeping an eye out for any defects or issues
- Use measurement tools such as calipers, measuring tapes, and magnets to ensure accuracy
- Help pack and transport finished pieces
- Accurately complete paperwork, job cards, and material status sheet
- Daily records labor and part count online.
- Examine completed workpieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
- Clean the workstation at the completion of the shift
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
- Technical or apprentice certificate preferred
- Able to independently perform a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors
- Strong attention to detail
- Good habits of keeping workstations clean along with being punctual and honest
- Detail-oriented and proactive to ensure quality control
- Requires the ability to read and understand work orders or instructions and count
- Based on Experience and Qualifications, the candidate will be placed on a Scale from A-D
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in noisy environments
- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Requires repetitive movement, occasional bending or twisting.
- Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
- Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions.
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.
This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position; overtime will be scheduled as needed. The standard shift is from 7:00 AM-4:15 PM Monday-Thursday and 7:00 AM-12:00 PM on Friday. Research Tool & Die Works provides an extensive benefits package in which employees can participate, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation, 401K with employer contributions, and transportation assistance. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to grow within a great organization!
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
