PRESS OPERATOR - Composites

Second Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm Mon-Fri

Third Shift 10:30pm-7:00am Sun-Thurs

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Press Operator - Composites

Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the manufacture of thermoset composite materials by operating manufacturing equipment that includes presses, forming, extrusion, pultrusion and/or shape machines.  Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.

Duties also involve manual work and duties that require the use of various hand tools and secondary/accessory equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Form molded sheets and shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment:
  • Manufacture molded glass polyester sheets by laying up material to the desired thickness and spreading resin according to customer orders per instructions on customer work orders
  • Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices
  • Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal equipment performance, including stop block shimming, shear bar changes and machine parameter entry
  • Activate machines to shape or form sheets and/or shape insulation products by pressing control buttons to activate equipment
  • Remove materials or products from molds or from forming or pressing machines and stack or store them for additional processing.
  • Trim/file and de-flash molded sheet edges and perform in process measuring and material inspections
  • Record and maintain production data, such as tolerance readings, and quantities, types, and defects of materials produced
  • Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses
  • Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as carts, forklifts and hand trucks

Qualifications and Competencies

• Production and Processing-Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical- Knowledge of machines and tools including designs, uses, repair & maintenance
• Computers & Electronics-Knowledge of machine controls, electronic equipment to include hardware/software and applications
• Perform work independently with minimal defects
• Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts
• Basic to Intermediate math skills with the ability to understand technical drawings and troubleshoot

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work overtime as needed