Stacker​/Press Operator, Steel Manufacturing

Description

The Diez Group Kansas City is a tier one manufacturing supplier of blanked material. We are looking for a Stacker-Press/Operator to join our team. Your position will focus on safe and efficient set-up, changeover, safe operation and troubleshooting of the press machines. We have first and second shift positions available.

The Diez Group is a Hispanic owned minority business that believes in on time delivery of high quality products at a competitive price to its customers.

Hourly Pay up to $21.50 per hour (based on experience)

Overtime after 40 hours

Double time on Sunday after 40 hours

Shift differential for 2nd shift $.75 per hour

Your position will focus on the set-up, changeovers, safe operation and troubleshooting of the press machines to their maximum efficiency and output in a 160,000 sq. foot facility. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read measuring devices and interpret blue prints and drawings. You must observe workplace safety rules and guidelines. Prior experience in a warehouse environment is a plus, and while experience operating a press is preferred, we are willing to train otherwise motivated applicants.

You must be able to interpret written instructions, stand, crouch, and lift objects throughout a normal shift. Exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

• Anthem Blue Cross, Delta Dental and Eye Med vision insurance
• Employee contribution is based on tier level coverage selected for each line of coverage.
• Life Insurance – Basic and Accidental Death & Dismemberment – at no cost for you of 1x’s your base salary
• Short Term – at no cost to you at 60% of base salary
• 401k Retirement Plan – eligibility for participation after the first of the month following three (3) months of employment

• Read and understand work instructions, handles material to and from work station and gets work station and equipment ready for production.
• Perform die changeovers and select correct materials to run.
• Must be able to solve majority of problems if setup related.
• Correct or seek support to correct any setup problems or tool problems preventing production of good parts.
• Operates press to punch and form parts per specifications.
• Adjusts and tightens hold down bolts, dies, springs, and pins. Lubricates material and parts as required.
• Complete all required and assigned paperwork.
• Performs housekeeping activities daily as outlined by supervisor.
• Complies with all quality checks to include first part and last part inspection.
• Maintains quality standard, keeps work station in order, reports work shortages, and performs own rework.

• Professional crane operator certification a plus
• Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment (hilo, crane, manlift)
• Able to effectively communicate problems, root cause and corrective actions needed to upper management and support staff
• Perform all work in an ethical manner
• Take initiative when you see something that needs fixing, don’t wait for it to break
• Adhere to attendance policy

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

This job primarily operates in a plant floor environment and required the use of PPE. The job may also require working in a truck lot or office setting. This role routinely uses hand tools and various meters. In addition to standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

The physical demands described here are representative of those essential functions that must be successfully performed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, ascending/descending stairs, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The position also requires being able to operate and be certified / licensed to operate powered…