Press Operator – 3rd Shift

Ideal Tridon Group

. Operate presses to cut, shape, and design metal of various types and gauges .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeGarden Grove • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating metal presses and performing preventative maintenance while ensuring product quality and adherence to safety procedures. Capable of effectively managing time and following instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Metal Press OperationPreventative MaintenanceQuality ControlManufacturing ExperienceHi-Lo Certification

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Hard Skills

Metal CuttingMachine TroubleshootingProduct Quality MonitoringProduction ReportingMaterial Handling

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementAbility to Follow Instructions

Certifications & Qualifications

Hi-Lo Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentStandard Operating ProceduresSafety ProceduresRepetitive TasksHeavy Lifting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate presses to cut, shape, and design metal of various types and gauges
Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment that may contain dust and debris and may be loud
Load and unload metal coils and ensure machines do not run out of materials
Locate products
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions or irregularities
Fix machines to run and operate properly
Perform preventative maintenance on presses
Follow standard operating procedures and applicable safety procedures
Properly handle finished parts and products
Monitor product quality and perform quality checks
Perform housekeeping at the machine
Complete production reporting
Work the Sunday–Thursday third shift, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., with overtime as needed, including weekends
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Hi-Lo Certification preferred; training and certification provided
One year of manufacturing experience preferred
Must pass a drug screen and background check
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to follow instructions and learn the production process
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong aptitude for operating machinery
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Ability to perform repetitive tasks
Ability to bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, sit, and occasionally climb stairs, drive vehicles, and operate equipment
Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs
Must wear required hearing and/or eye protection
Ability to work with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime as needed
Hi-Lo training and certification provided