Press Operator - 2nd Shift - 3:30pm - 4am - Direct Hire

Staffing Inc. · Grand Rapids, Michigan Full-time ·Posted 2026-04-03

Job Description

Pay: $18/hour Shift: 3:30pm - 4am, Mon - Thur 10-hour days, 50 hours/week Additional Overtime: Voluntary, on Sundays for up to 5 hours Lunch: 30-minute unpaid Looking for reliable operators! Staffing Inc is hiring 1st shift Rotary Press Operators to run production machines and create high-quality parts. Great opportunity for hands-on manufacturing experience in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: • Read and understand “Change Spec. Card Procedure” Other duties as assigned. • Read and understand “Non-Conforming Product Procedure” • Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for production • Locate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructions • Determine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rack • Remove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling station • Set the machine for the appropriate job • Retain Supplier raw material tag with lot # and run # information along with “Approved for Use” tags on separate sheet of paper (if only using partial material and retuning excess material do not retain tag, just record part #, lot # and run # on sheet) • Complete “Sign-off Check List” (if operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience) • Print out (core tags or box tags) along with 1st piece and last piece labels with correct information, • Make sure the right material is used where needed, to the proper side of the liner and in the right orientation • Place material in machine. Feed it through the fife guide and adjust it for center run. • Place adhesive in machine and line-up with materials so that they are even with each other • Start machine, adjust tension and alignment as needed • Pass the material through to the die cutting station • Remove any waste or air-injection from the tool • Adjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of part • Verify part to print and or mylar and record dimensions • Retain first approved piece and place label on back side • Complete In-Process check sheet during the run. • Complete End-of-Run sign off confirming the required parts were produced. • Retain last approved piece and label back side • Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shift • Cut cores for particular jobs when needed. Obtain boxes and materials necessary for job • Operate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner. • Makes suggestions for ways to improve production process • Works with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introduction • Makes sure product being produced matches the spec card and the degree of quality needed (tolerances etc..) • Updates spec card for future runs when process is changed • Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary. • Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools. • Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary. • Notify supervisors when major service is required. Requirements: • High school diploma or GED • Manufacturing or machine operator experience preferred • Reliable and detail-oriented • Must Pass Drug Screen and Background Check • Reliable Transportation, bus line not included Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Work Location: In person