Press Operator

You’ll operate a hydraulic punch press (60–400 tons) to produce OEM components through blanking, piercing, and forming operations. This is hands-on work where you’ll load raw material or in-process parts, run jobs, and verify parts meet requirements.

Quality starts with raw material and continues through each operation. Your role is to catch anything that doesn’t meet requirements at the press before it moves forward.

You’ll be trained on setups, and different job runs so you can operate independently once the press is running. The focus is steady production, attention to detail, and keeping issues from moving downstream.

Shifts Available:

• Shift 15: 5:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Thursday
  Shift 16: 3:00pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday (+$1.25/hour shift differential)
  Shift 21: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Friday – Sunday (+$3.50/hour shift differential)

Starting Rate of Pay:

• $19.25 per hour base rate. Candidates with relevant experience may be eligible for base pay up to $20.25 per hour.

Day-to-day looks like:

• Set up the press, including tooling changes and job preparation from work orders and blueprints
• Load raw material or in-process parts and operate the press to run blanking, piercing, and forming operations
• Check parts at required intervals using basic measuring tools like calipers and gauges
• Record job progress and production data in the ERP system

• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift materials and remain on your feet during the shift
• Previous press, machine operator, or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and handle materials up to 100 lbs
• Frequent bending, reaching, material handling, and part movement
• Required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, MET guard safety shoes

• Annual pay-for-performance increases
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 on-site fitness center
• Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.