Press Operator - All Widths jobs in Tupelo, MS

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary: Operate and set up all presses from 400 ton to 3000 ton, while ensuring quality and productivity standards are met and complete all necessary documentation.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and Set-up hand transfer and progressive die operation and/or perform other duties according to specific job instructions (i.e. coil replacement)
• Perform set ups as required; create first off/ last off
• Problem solve automation problems as they arise (i.e. decoiler, feeder, die, etc)
• Follow work instructions and verbal directions to meet targeted production quotas
• Ensure that only quality parts are passed onto the next operation, notify supervisor of quality related problems immediately
• Complete all necessary documentation (production reports, quality alerts etc.) correctly and in a timely manner. Ask for assistance as required
• Maintain a safe work environment through adherence to all safety policies, rules and procedures established by the company, and initiate corrective action to any unsafe conditions
• Maintain an attitude of cooperation and teamwork
• Initiate continuous improvement actions in all aspects of press operations
• Participate in problem solving all operational problems
• Meet or exceed all quality requirements
• Meet or exceed all production standards and expectations
• Assist in training all new or incumbent employees
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulations
• Continually seek ways to reduce waste and costs in all aspects of the press operations
• Perform all other assignments as directed by management

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Grade 12 Education, or equivalent
• Strong communicator in the English language
• Strong attention to detail and dexterity
• Capable of carrying out standardized procedures
• Knowledge in error proofing devices such as part sensors and press tooling preferred
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Forklift and Crane certification
• Minimum 1 year experience in a press machine operation and set up experience
• Experience with measuring equipment
• Ability to follow standardized work instructions and problem solve technical issues
• Strong coordinating and organizing skills

Benefits:

• Work in a great team environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Safety Shoes and Prescription Glasses Reimbursement
• Supplier discounts
• Training opportunities

Job Type: Full time