Ideal Tridon Group

Press Operator – 2nd Shift

Ideal Tridon Group
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeAuburn Hills • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating metal presses, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting quality checks while adhering to safety procedures. Capable of effectively communicating and collaborating in a manufacturing environment to ensure efficient production processes.

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Metal Press OperationPreventative MaintenanceQuality ChecksHi-Lo CertificationManufacturing Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate presses to cut, shape, and design metal of various sorts and gauges
  • Load and unload metal coils
  • Troubleshoot machine malfunctions or irregularities
  • Fix machines to run and operate properly
  • Perform preventative maintenance on presses
  • Follow applicable safety procedures and request help from co-workers when needed
  • Handle finished parts and products properly to prevent injury or damage
  • Follow operational instructions when operating tools and equipment
  • Perform quality checks
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Load machines with metal coils and ensure machines do not run out of materials
  • Locate products
  • Monitor product quality
  • Perform housekeeping at the machine
  • Complete production reporting
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with strong aptitude for operating machinery
  • Ability to follow instructions and learn the production process
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Hi-Lo Certification preferred; will be trained and certified on the hi-lo
  • (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Must be able to clear drug screen and background check
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Ability to complete all physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, use hands, and talk and hear
  • Ability to regularly stand, walk and/or sit and reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Must wear required hearing and/or eye protection

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Hard Skills
Metal CuttingMachine TroubleshootingProduction ReportingOperational InstructionsHousekeeping Procedures
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementAbility to Follow Instructions
Certifications & Qualifications
Hi-Lo Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentSafety ProceduresStandard Operating ProceduresPhysical RequirementsQuality Monitoring