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Press Operator

Knoxville, TN 37909

Employment Type: Temporary Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: ME-004666 Pay Rate: $18 Branch: Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Include:

Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.

Perform inspections to ensure the product meets stringent quality standards and customer specifications.

Read, analyze, and interpret customer drawings, measurements and tolerances including blueprints.

Produce dimensionally accurate medical or non-medical products.

Adjust gear ratios and re-registration within the press.

Tracks time and materials used at the press by entering data in job costing module (SAP).

Perform preventative maintenance on equipment per equipment per engineering procedures and ensure maintenance logs are up to date.

Operate /monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.

Load and unload items on the production line including packaging or un-packaging products.

Inspect products for defects and pull items off the line before they proceed further in the production process.

Works with manufacturing staff on quality and production-related issues.

Possesses the ability to read and understand ruler and traceability records.

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED

Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions

Ability to read blueprints and take measurements with a ruler

Experience with operating machinery, and inspection in a similar function or environment

Display knowledge of key areas of the manufacturing process

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general production records and procedures
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