Internal Position: Press Operator - 1st shift

  • HIROTEC AMERICA
  • Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States
  • 4w ago
  • Full-time
  • On-site

Internal Posting Ends 04/17/2026 04:00PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Responsible for setting up and operating stamping press to produce products in accordance with customer specifications and instructions.
  • Completes mechanical tasks associated with die set-up, adjustments, breakdown, coil changes, die changeovers, etc.
  • Performs in-press troubleshooting.
  • Follows safety policies and procedures, including lock out tag out procedures.
  • Performs assigned work to time standards and quality and safety expectations.
  • Makes routine decisions and use problem solving to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to press/die malfunctions or issues or seeks further assistance from supervisor or maintenance staff.
  • Examines the finished product to ensure no quality defects and meets customer and internal standards and specifications.
  • Performs first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
  • Maintains a constant watch of die and stock to prevent mishits and jamming of parts.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area, removes excess material/scrap, applies lubricants as needed.
  • Reports and documents basic material, production, equipment, and /or quality control issues.
  • Completes required documentation/paperwork, manually or by data entry, accurately and timely.
  • Ability to operate overhead crane and material handling equipment including forklifts.
  • Ability to read work instructions and utilize measurement tools.
  • Other duties and projects may be assigned based on the operational objectives of the company.

 

Education And/Or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and six (6) months of stamping press experience and/or training in automotive/manufacturing environment, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

 

Candidates must complete an Internal Position Application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for the position.

This policy establishes the minimum requirements internal candidates must meet to be considered eligible for internal job postings, including promotions and lateral transfers. Exceptions to these eligibility requirements may be considered and must be approved by Human Resources and management.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Minimum Length of Service

Internal candidates must have completed at least 90 days of continuous service with HIROTEC Manufacturing America.

2. Performance and Conduct Review

Internal candidates must have no written counseling on file within six (6) months preceding the promotion or transfer request (excluding attendance warnings).

3. Attendance Standing

Internal candidates must maintain an attendance points balance of three (3) points or fewer for a minimum of six (6) months prior to being considered for an internal promotion. This does not apply to transfers.

4. Promotion and Transfer Frequency

Internal candidates are limited to one promotion or transfer within any six (6)-month period.

5. Application Requirement

Internal candidates must complete an internal position interest application by the ending of the posting dates to be considered for any promotion or transfer opportunity.

 

 

Probationary Period

All internal promotions or transfers are subject to a 90-day probationary period to evaluate performance and suitability for the role. At the end of this period, we will review the internal candidate’s performance to ensure a smooth transition into the new position.