Press Operator

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Gallatin, TN 37066
Pay: $23.00 Hourly
Posted: 1 week ago
Status: Open

Description

Press Operator

Operate with precision, build quality, and grow your career in a hands-on manufacturing role.

Company Profile

Established in 1974, this Portland, Tennessee manufacturing company specializes in metal stamping, tool and die, welding, and custom assembly. Serving automotive, power tool, electronics, and other industrial customers, the company combines skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing equipment and a strong focus on quality, dependable delivery, and customer service.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Press Operator Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $23.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 02:30pm)
  • Properly thread raw material through the die and each station of the machine.
  • Operate machinery according to established production requirements and procedures.
  • Produce quality parts that meet specified standards.
  • Inspect parts during production to ensure they conform to quality requirements.
  • Follow all in-process inspection procedures and work instructions.
  • Identify and report quality issues or suspected nonconforming products.
  • Place suspected nonconforming products on hold when necessary. 

Press Operator Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Manufacturing or machine-operating experience is a plus, but not necessarily required.
  • Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to complete basic production reports and routine documentation.
  • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to calculate basic rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions. 
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Gallatin, TN

179 Hancock Street

Gallatin, TN 37066

(615) 393-6692

gallatin.tn@elwoodstaffing.com

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*See above for qualifications

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