Press Operator
Employer name not established · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Tempel Steel is looking to add a Press Operator to the team. The Press Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production press equipment to meet established safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position ensures the timely processing of customer orders, monitors material flow, and performs quality checks to maintain product specifications. The Press Operator is also responsible for accurately identifying, tagging, and moving finished materials to designated areas for the next stage of production.
Tempel Steel is a global leader in precision magnetic steel laminations for motors, generators, and transformers. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has made us a trusted partner in industries such as automotive, industrial, and renewable energy. At Tempel, we foster a team-oriented culture with opportunities for development and career growth.
If you're still wondering why, you should join our team, here’s a quick list of reasons:
- Competitive pay
- Benefits start Day 1 – including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) (with company contribution and employee match)
- Performance-based pay increases
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Work with a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
Responsibilities:
- Receives instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for the job.
- Plans details of working procedure.
- Stages material in work area.
- Performs routine maintenance and machine set-up if necessary.
- Operates machine to perform necessary job on parts according to instructions and to blueprint specifications. Performs first piece inspection using one or more method to assure all dimensions are correct and within given tolerances.
- Makes fine adjustments to machine to bring part within tolerances.
- Operates machine by performing all duties to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
- Performs periodic part inspection per job instructions.
- Places finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order number and piece part number on the top piece of each separate item.
- Marks pallet with appropriate tag.
- Completes appropriate paperwork.
- Moves material to next destination and stages as required.
Desired Experience:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, measuring devices, tape measures, and blueprints
- Above average knowledge of machine process and steel defects
- Ability to write accurate reject reports
- Basic writing and math skills
- Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to perform all required quality checks and surface inspection of material
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
- High School diploma or GED; or 1-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Forklift and crane license
- Safety training and procedures manuals
- We will provide required OSHA safety training
Work Environment:
This position operates in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to noise, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of an industrial production facility. The role requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and repetitive movements while operating press equipment and handling materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and all established safety procedures must be followed.
Pay:
$22.00/Hour
About Us:
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply! At Tempel Steel, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or other roles within our organization.
Tempel Steel is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, or veteran’s status.