A day in your role — Louisville, KY
It’s the start of shift and you’re reviewing prints for the next run. You dial in a progressive die on the stamping press, set key parameters, and verify first-piece quality with precision hand metrology. As the line ramps up, you listen for subtle changes, make minute adjustments, and keep production flowing safely and efficiently.
What you’ll do
- Set up, align, and calibrate stamping and forming machinery to meet specification and throughput targets.
- Continuously monitor operations and fine-tune feeds, speeds, and tooling to hold tolerances and optimize performance.
- Perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and execute on-the-spot repairs to reduce downtime.
- Partner with production and quality to schedule changeovers and maintain smooth workflow.
- Record machine settings, part counts, and quality data accurately for traceability and control.
- Champion 5S and safety protocols to keep the cell clean, organized, and compliant.
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in machine operations is a plus.
- Machine shop training in mechanics, shop math, metal properties, and layout machining procedures (required).
- Proven background operating manufacturing equipment in a production environment with long-term, hands-on experience.
- Ability to determine part dimensions and tolerances and validate them at the machine.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
- Comfort reading and applying blueprints, technical documents, and schematics.
- Sharp attention to detail, quality-first mindset, and clear communication skills.
- Team-oriented approach with flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed.
Core proficiencies
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Metal stamping & forming (progressive die)
- Precision measurement & hand metrology
- Machine setups for production runs
- Blueprint reading
- Calipers
- Milling
- Roll mill
- Roll forming
Equipment you’ll run
- Punch press
- Press brake
- Stamping press
- Roll forming machines (Yoder, Tishken)
Ready to elevate your setup game and keep world-class production on track? Join our innovative manufacturing team in Louisville, KY.