Press Set Up / Die Setter - 2nd Shift

Position:  Set Up Technician (Press) (3rd Shift)

Pennant is seeking qualified Set Up technicians to join our Press team.  Immediate openings with a variety of shift and schedule options to meet your needs. Shifts can be full-time, part-time, seasonal, on the weekend and during the week. Availability depends on business need.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes. Reasons you'll love working here: 1) Career development: Many of our entry-level employees become leaders in operations and other areas. 2) Benefits: Our range of benefits can include health care in the first 30 days, 401(k) savings plans, vacation and paid time off and more! 3) Reliable hours: We will give you a schedule you can count on. 

Pennant is a leading manufacturer of metal formed products serving a wide range of industries.  If you are interested in working for Pennant, apply today and tell us about your skills and work experience. 

Summary

Sets up and operates power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
• Adjusts ram stroke to specified length.
• Cleans and lubricates machines.
• Sets up auxiliary equipment such as reel stands, straightener, shaker, etc.
• Monitor tool condition.
• Operate stamping presses and related process equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and specifications.
• Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Understands and comprehends quality requirements.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and notify appropriate personnel of any quality defects.
• Ensure parts are properly stacked or packed for movement or shipment.
• Must perform daily start-up safety checks prior to machine operation.
• Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
• Ensure parts are properly stacked or packed for movement or shipping.
• Understands and follows the appropriate lock out / tag out procedures for each press.
• Follow all safety procedures and programs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities.
• Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions ; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Other Requirements
• Must observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to Pennant’s drug free workplace policy
• Must be able to work individually in a team environment
• Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime as needed, based upon customer demands
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Education and/or Experience 

One year certificate from college or technical school; and six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Certified Fork Lift Operator

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  
• Mathematical Skills 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.