Stamping Machine Operator

Job description

Job Summary

Operate press machine to create components from required strip material per work order.

Essential Functions

Maintain a clean and safe environment by following 6S principles. Set up tools and operate stamping press. Establish general processing techniques for new materials. Adjust controls to regulate flow of lubricant, machine speed, machine pressure, etc. Visual inspection for surface defects. Interpret and follow shop work orders. Ability to take on multiple work assignments. Timely completion of work assignments. Work with OPEX Engineering staff on efficiency improvement projects, etc.

Assist area manager with any 6S initiatives and process improvement projects.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintaining each machine in a “model clean” state by performing regular “Type A” cleans, as expected by procedure/work instruction. Maintaining the press machine’s tool and die set, having them repaired or sharpened as necessary. Maintaining/staging in-process work material in a proper environment preventing contamination and/or damage. Move material between storage and press room.

Knowledge / Skills Required

Must be able to work well with others and be able to follow departmental rules. Must be able to perform duties without external distraction, such as mobile phones and personal electronic devices. Must be able to work with micrometer, digital or mechanical, sensing thickness with .0001” accuracy. Be able to lift materials up to 50 lbs. With assistance and/or using small lifting equipment. Safety conscious and able to assess risks with strong mechanical aptitude and solid mathematical skills.

Desire to use hands and learn new machinery and tooling. Willingness to work on weekends when needed.

Education, Experience, and Training

Some training may be acquired on the job. Use of inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, microscope, shadowgraph, etc.). Equipment safety training. Basic computer skills required. Must be able to make computer transactions into the ERP system. Why Join Coining? At Coining, employees are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to quality and safety. We offer a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with consistent schedules and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work.

As part of AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and long‑term growth opportunities. About Coining Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions supporting critical applications across aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components and coining dies are used in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are essential, including applications that support life‑changing and life‑saving technologies.