Press Operator

Responsible for loading, operating, and unloading rubber press equipment to manufacture products that meet all product specifications, quality standards, and production requirements while minimizing waste and maintaining a safe work environment. Work schedule: rotating 3-2-2-3 shift pattern (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, weekends included), 8:00 PM-8:00 AM. This is not a climate-controlled environment - very hot during summer months. Drug screening not required; onsite eye exam is required. Candidates may start while criminal background checks are pending, once all checks have been completed.

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• Load raw materials into the press per established procedures, ensuring proper weight and material distribution for consistent mold coverage
• Monitor and operate press equipment to ensure lubrication, temperature, tonnage, and cycle times meet product specifications
• Report equipment issues or process deficiencies to setup technician or supervisor
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; properly dispose of scrap, waste, and other materials in designated locations
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and workstations by removing oil, cured scrap, water, and other contaminants before/after curing
• Accurately complete production, quality, and process documentation
• Trim excess material from pads, inspect stoppers for quality defects, and perform corrective actions when defects are identified
• Process manufactured pads through the cooling unit per established procedures
• Stack and place pads or stoppers onto pallets or designated storage locations
• Follow all safety policies, environmental procedures, and Quality System Regulations (QSRs)

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• Experience following production documentation, batch records, or quality specifications

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• Press equipment operation
• Quality inspection and defect correction
• Production and process documentation
• Safety and QSR compliance
• Attention to detail