About the Role
McGard is seeking a highly motivated Coining Press Operator I to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success. This role is crucial for manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates press to coin metal.
- Installs and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
- Use a fork truck to move gondolas from storage racks to the press.
- Loads machines nests and/or bowl feeder, adjust ram stroke to specified length.
- Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
- Performs preventative maintenance on press.
- Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.
- Maintains overall machine cleanliness (wipe down excessive oil, chips, etc.).
- Wash pans, as needed, to keep the process running.
Requirements
- Ability to work overtime during the week and Saturdays as needed.
- Ability to regularly stand, move and/or lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- Strong math & mechanical aptitude.
- Accuracy & knowledge of machine functions.
- Ability to read calipers, micrometers, and height gages.
- Ability to understand & carry out routine written & oral instructions & to work with little or no supervision.
- Ability to learn & perform repetitive tasks quickly.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Given proper instruction, ability to work with hands & to work in mechanically oriented situations.
- Given proper instruction, ability to operate fork truck.
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Operator I
Education Level
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50 - $23.00/hour plus 10% shift differential
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
- Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance.
- Company provided uniforms.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
About the Company
- McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years.
- We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
- Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
