Press Operator (Monday - Thursday)

Caldera Manufacturing Group is a thriving and rapidly expanding manufacturing company. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact each day, with a strong focus on delivering favorable outcomes for our customers, employees, and stakeholders. At Caldera, we provide an ideal environment for individuals of all skill levels to enhance their knowledge and expertise, fostering continuous learning and personal development.

We are currently seeking an entry level Machine Operator for our Westminster, MD location. A great opportunity for someone who would like to further develop a career in Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate press to bend and punch steel using custom dies
• Quality check parts using checking devices and fixtures
• Read measuring devices such as tape measure, protractor, caliper, and scale
• Willing to rotate to different work stations as production needs require
• Log production data into computer system
• Achieve and maintain production rates
• Use PPE specific to job

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous Machine Operator Experience required
• Working knowledge of metal materials required
• Must have a manufacturing background; willingness to train
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Ability to read gauges and other measurement tools to ensure tolerances
• Able to stand for up to 10 hours during a shift
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• A background in production environment required Experience working in a production environment preferred

Physical requirements/Working conditions:

• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly.
• Traverse slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• High level of eye to hand coordination.
• Exposure to excessive, continuous noise.
• Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors

Education and Preferred Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• A background in a production environment required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds at times.

Work Environment:

• Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment (hot and cold)

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Performance Indicators:

• Percentage of parts that pass the final quality check
• Units produced per hour/shift
• Adherence to safety protocols

If you are passionate about manufacturing processes and have the skills necessary to excel as a Press Operator, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10

Ability to Commute:

• Westminster, MD 21157 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22