Job Information
Aerotek Travel - Die Press Operator in Columbus, Ohio
Job Title: Travel Press Operator (Per Diem Contract)
Job Description
Set up and operate heavy-duty power press to bend, form, stretch, and straighten a variety of products such as plates, extrusions, structural shapes, etc., as specified by blueprints, layout, and templates. Plan the sequence of operations applying knowledge of materials.
Responsibilities
Assist in setting up and operating multiple automatic and/or multi-slide presses simultaneously for a variety of stamping products.
Work from drawings, route sheets, schedules, written, and verbal instructions.
Check material for correct size and type, load coils, adjust uncoiler and material rollers.
Assist with set-up of complicated progressive dies, movable and stationary forming blocks, adjust stroke and feed as needed.
Use micrometers, calipers, scales, and fixed gauges to check work in process and ensure adherence to specifications.
Move materials in the performance of duties using a lift truck or crane as necessary.
Install and check safety devices as needed for specific jobs.
Report faulty equipment, defective material, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed, which may require more than the normal shift hours or work week to meet company needs.
Essential Skills
Experience with blueprints, machine operation, and press operation.
Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go / no-go gages, and gauges.
3 years of manufacturing experience with some experience operating general manufacturing machinery.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet operational deadlines.
Self-motivated with strong troubleshooting skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, Ohio area.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.