Press Operator (Rotating Shifts)

What you’ll do:

  • Operate, adjust, monitor and repair cap line equipment

  • Responsible for lubrication of cap line equipment and removal of excess lubricant

  • Set dies in scroll shears and presses

  • Adjust compound placement to required standards

  • Stay alert to developing mechanical or electrical problems, and take precautionary measures to prevent equipment damage

  • Participate in and communicate preventative maintenance activities to avoid unscheduled breakdowns

  • Put transfer tickets on finished loads of caps

  • Maintain production, operational records and tinplate/enamel code ID controls

  • Accurately set code, date stamps and check for legibility

  • Verify correct tinplate code being processed

  • Recognize defects at any point of production and takes appropriate corrective measures

  • Visually inspects and gauges, verifying that product meets specifications

  • Performing the required quality checks within specification at the defined frequency

  • Reacting to repetitive spoilage (ex: Pressco camera, wicket mark, etc.) to prevent recurring defects within your control

  • Responsible to report Food Safety and Quality problems to direct Supervisor 

  • Provide training on as a needed basis

What we look for:

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for the entire shift

  • Proven mechanical ability; experience operating manufacturing equipment

  • Experience with hand tools and measuring devices is an asset

Our facility runs three shifts - must be able to work all three:

  • Days ( 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m)

  • Afternoons ( 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m)

  • Nights ( 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m)

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