Press Operator jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. Bring your manufacturing skills to a role that has direct impact on delivering cutting edge technology to our global customer base.

Family-owned for over 70 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies using a fineblank production method. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in industries such as automotive, heavy duty, medical, electronics, cutlery and defense.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees

To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/

Our Connecticut division, located in Shelton, CT, seeks a Press Operator.

Summary

The Press Operator is at the core of the fineblanking process, producing stamped parts by setting up and operating press machines. The successful candidate will be committed to the highest level of integrity, trust and responsibility and bring a hands-on approach to day to day operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate stamping tools and presses per instructions and keep in good working order.
• Assist with “first piece” and “last piece” quality inspections of parts produced.
• Perform quality checks as per inspection instructions and inform supervisor of quality issues during production run.
• Stack or fill parts into tote pans as required.
• Maintain production levels.
• Perform product inspection/data collection per applicable Inspection Procedures and per ISO/TS-16949 latest version or customer specifications.
• Perform operator machine maintenance and preventive maintenance per Equipment Maintenance Procedure in computer software.
• Load steel coils onto stand for each job.
• Operate straightening equipment for steel coils to flatten material prior to press entry.
• Complete shift production reports and input data into production software.
• Communicate with supervisor about problem areas and deficiencies, so corrective action may be taken.
• Assist with the training of new press operators as required.
• Attend training activities as required.
• Work in and organized manner with strong attention to details.
• Always keep work area clean and safe from hazards.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or receipt of equivalent degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of factory related experience set up and operation of stamping presses preferred.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic.
• Knowledge of English and Metric Systems of measurement.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read measuring devises (micrometers, bore gauges, drop indicators).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use Allen wrenches, adjustable wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Must understand and be able to use the English and Metric Systems of measurement.
• Understand the impact of a nonconformance on fit, form or function in customer environment

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.