Auto Press OperatorTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
This position reports to

Manufacturing Manager - NEMA

Your role and responsibilities

Manual lifting requirements up to 50 poundsOperator will be trained on all steps of the jobOperator will be trained on operating electric pallet truckMust know where Emergency Stops are located for the press you are runningMust check Emergency Stops and light curtains to be working properlyVerify the Press Release Form (QFSL-A001) is located at the press and is signed by a supervisor before running the press. Note: This must be done with each orderVisually inspect parts for burrs, chips, slug marks, bent teeth and missing featuresAlways inspect a part before running on continuousFlatness must be checked 3 times per coil. (back to back flatness check)Must verify inventory tags, coil #’s and blueprints match the work orderMatch the part to the blueprintNext you will be trained on how to feed the material through the straightner, feeder and up to the starting point in the die and slowly inch the material through the dieAlways ensure the strip is receiving plenty of lubricationMust keep an eye on the loop between the presses and scrap conveyor to be runningThe operator will use an air wire twister to wire the stacks of laminationAt the end of the die run the operator will turn off the press, dereeler, straightner and the feederMust fill out a Red Tag for all Non Con material and move it to the Non Con areaOnce the flywheel has stopped the operator will remove the end coil strip out of the die and save it to be sent to Tool Room with the die, then wipe all the oil off of the die and clean area thoroughlyMust work safely and pay attention to your surroundings and immediately report injuries, accidents and near misses to SupervisorAuto Press Operators must be able to perform these functions in a manner that does not compromise their safety or the safety of coworkers. The auto press operator must be able to perform these task for a minimum of 8 hours per day, 5 days a weekIf an employee is unable to perform these essential functions it is their responsibility to bring this to the attention of their supervisor, manager or Human Resource Manager. In these situations, ABB will discuss and attempt to provide any reasonable accommodations that may be available.

Qualifications for the role

High School DiplomaAbility to understand and follow all ABB safety policies, safety training and hazard communication information. This includes but is not limited to wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut resistant gloves and safety sleeves when requiredLift and or carry up to 50 poundsFrequently grip with hands, turn, push and bend, along with occasional reaching above shoulder level and pulling.Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time and to keep up with the demanding pace of productionPossess the dexterity and hand-eye coordination to utilize various hand tools, power tools and other equipment to complete a variety of complex task. Equipment includes but is not limited to: electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, pneumatic wire twisters, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks and controls with knobs and buttons. The employee must also possess the ability to assist in performing press-line equipment set up and clearing of die jamsAbility to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions. Ability to read, write, use a calculator. Must also have the ability to read and comprehend work orders, blueprints, inventory tags and shipping labelsAbility to maintain regular work attendance, including arriving at work on time and remaining at work until the end of the schedules workdayAbility to work daily and weekend overtime, including overtime on short noticeCandidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More about us

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