Production Technician - Stamping Press Operator bei Edlund Company

Company Overview

Edlund Company, part of the Welbilt group, is a leading foodservice equipment manufacturer with over 100 years of history. The company emphasizes quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, serving a global market with USA-based R&D, manufacturing, and customer service teams.

Company Mission

Empowering our customers worldwide to become more productive and profitable.

Position Summary

The Production Technician – Stamping Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating power presses to produce metal products. This includes blanking, forming, piercing, and cutting off parts by installing various dies and fixtures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn full operation, setup, maintenance, tool & die for stamping presses.
• Change tools, fixtures, and dies with guidance or assistance.
• Operate and conduct basic maintenance on equipment and dies.
• Troubleshoot problems using problem-solving techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications.
• Determine measurements, dimensions, and specifications from work instructions or job orders.
• Utilize correct fixtures and machine settings.
• Verify conformance to specifications and ensure quality through inspections.
• Operate basic manual and air tools (drills, hammers, wire cutters, soldering).
• Use functional gauges for quality assurance.
• Follow written and oral instructions to produce high-quality products.

Other Necessary Functions

• Attention to detail and superior quality.
• Efficiently perform repetitive and non-repetitive manufacturing processes.
• Follow order of operations and work instructions.
• Participate in non-conforming material processes and MRB reviews.
• Provide feedback for process improvement.
• Multi-task by running multiple machines or tasks.
• Uphold safety standards and participate in continuous improvement.
• Meet basic standard production rate and continually improve efficiency. 
• Desire to learn new skills and cross train.
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instruction.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed including job rotation and/or overtime.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, ergonomic standards, and safety requirements.

Education and/or Experience

• High school education or equivalent.
• Up to three years’ related experience or training in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination.

Required Competencies and Aptitudes

• Desire to learn new skills and take pride in workmanship.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive work culture contributor.
• Self-confidence, analytical skills, and ability to propose solutions.
• Problem-solving and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Time management and organizational skills

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach (67%-100% of the workday).
• Repetitive work (67%-100% of the workday).
• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to type.
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds 
• Occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements: close, peripheral, distance, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, loud noise, and airborne particles.

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