Press Operator

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Press Operator at Norlen, part of Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for operating conventional and CNC punch presses and related equipment to fabricate parts. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses in the stamping department, including material feeders, dereelers, and other material handling equipment
• Trained to operate miscellaneous equipment located in the stamping department which may be used for secondary operations (i.e. drill presses, tapping presses, saws, beltsanders, etc.)
• Correctly and safely handle coils and materials
• Load coils into feeders and is able to start material and strips correctly into the die
• Read blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances
• Use hand tools correctly and safely to place parts into and remove parts from the die
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 2 years of similar job experience preferred
• Regular attendance
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills and/or comfort using a computer
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding and new hire training