What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at Birmingham Fastener & Supply?
The Birmingham Fastener Family of companies has open positions for Press Operator at our Champion Manufacturing branch in Magnolia, TX. We are excited to hear what talents YOU can bring to the table! If you think you have what it takes to join our fast paced, high stakes Fastener family, please take a look at the brief job descriptions below...
Basic Job Information: Full-time
Preferred Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Experience: 2 years
Job Summary: This position is within a manufacturing environment with moderate to high physical activity. The employee will be required to perform functions that involve routine lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds. The ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to lift and position material into holders of machine is required on a regular and recurring basis. This position also requires constant standing and frequent walking. Candidate must possess the ability to read and understand information/ideas presented in written form. Pay commensurate with experience and ability.
Job Functions (Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements):
The primary duties consist of (but are not limited to) the following:
- Observe, follow and maintain a safe working environment.
- Set up controls and adjust settings for injection and compression molding presses.
- Observe machine operation for machine malfunction and defects.
- Perform safety checks to ensure safety devices are on and in working order (guarding and all safety equipment).
- Perform quality checks and document (where applicable), using simple gages, precision measuring devices and visual inspection.
- Perform daily maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Physical/Cognitive Demands
This is largely a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for long periods. Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting or standing as necessary. Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression.
Pre-employment testing (including background**, drug screening and agility testing) will be required post offer.
**Criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify any candidate.
