Press Operator I

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Your safety, health, and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. ​We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority and this is why everyone is expected ​to stop any unsafe behavior – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Press Department operators produce a wide variety of molding presses to form and cure rubber products. Under training to operate automatic and/or manual equipment to process batches of bulk materials/ingredients in accordance with operating procedures. Inspects equipment and its auxiliaries (e.g. apron conveyor, belt conveyors, hydraulic system, all discharge chutes, leakages from gear box or fluid couplings) before starting of equipment.

Your Responsibilities

• Load presses with preformed rubber, inserts, and molds and check weights for required prep.
• Unload molds/products and exercise great care to prevent damage.
• Operate multiple presses simultaneously.
• Move stock inserts and products using hand/fork trucks to hoist to and from work area.
• Maintain an orderly work area and ensure equipment is clean.
   

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in carrying out routine and prestart checks using checklist, prior to starting equipment and for running equipment.
• Participate in start-up and operation of equipment (e.g. crusher) machines used in production processes.
• Participate in clearing of hopper blockages as per the safety procedures.
• Provide input to production records and shift reporting.
• Assist maintenance during plant shutdown and crusher long stoppages.
• Promote a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities.

What You Bring:

• Safety leadership
• Great attitude
• Ability to work well in both team and individual environments
• Strong attention to detail including ability to accurately record inspection data
• Strong organizational skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
• Previous experience with fork truck and/or inspection experience preferred
• High school degree or equivalent
  ​What We Offer
• Competitive pay and benefit plans, including employer-paid life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Starting Hourly Rate is $22.00.
• 8% Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shifts.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan allowing accrual and use of PTO effective upon date of hire
• Clean and safe work environment
• Matching 401K

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers