Press Operator

About Lou-Rich

Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America's largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects.

As an 100% employee-owned company, you'll have a direct stake in the success and growth of our business, providing a unique sense of ownership and motivation for your work. In addition to a competitive pay range, you'll also receive excellent benefits and the opportunity to receive additional profit-sharing bonuses.

Position Description:

Sets up and operates a variety of presses to perform repetitive work. Performs manual operation only, using pre-sheared strip and blank size stock for a variety of materials. Adjusts mechanical knockout devices and ram stroke. Performs minor repair of dies and determines when maintenance is required. Obtains first piece approval from inspection. Arranges work places, furnishes materials and manufacturing information, and demonstrates operation of equipment to lower-level operators. Monitors operation of equipment during production run and makes any necessary adjustments.

Essential Functions:

· Performs sheet metal operations to fabricate a limited variety of units or products of more standard design.

· May do simple layout work.

· Able to operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut bend or form parts and uses sheet metal hand tools.

· Plans, lays out and performs all types of sheet metal operations to fabricate wide variety of units or products of complex design involving close tolerances.

· Must set up and operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend or form parts.

· Uses a variety of sheet metal hand tools and measuring instruments.

· Uses shop mathematics.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of CNC machines
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments
• Must be able to read blueprints
• May require some heavy lifting

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 use hands or fingers, and talk and hear.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.

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