Job Description

The Auto. Press/ Power Truck Operator will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• Operator must understand the safety of the entire line including: Loading coils, feeding steel through straightener and feeder, first and last progression of the die, and emergency shut down of press equipment.
• Must properly set and use light curtains.
• Must understand proper start up and shut down of equipment.
• Must set indicators for material thickness.
• Must set guides for material width.
• Must understand CNC controls such as: Link 2500, Tonnage Monitor, PLC feed system.
• Operator is to properly identify and retrieve steel according to steel codes (proper material thickness and width), and load coil through the feeder system.
• Assist die setter as required.
• Monitor complete operations to ensure proper operation of press system and to maintain maximum production for which the system is designed.
• Make all adjustments as required for proper press operations.
• Must identify, trouble shoot, and correct operation of press line.
• May involve communicating with die setter, maintenance, or tooling.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
• Work from written or verbal orders.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Practice and support Rheem values with internal as well as external customers.
• Perform any additional duties as required by supervisor.
• Must successfully complete and pass lift truck training classes or have lift truck license in good standing.
• Will be responsible for safety checks of lift truck and maintenance check list.
• Must be able to control the lift trucks forked and clamp device used for lifting, transporting, and lowering objects.
• If lift truck is gas powered, operator must be able to successfully change empty tanks out for a full one.
• Must be able to recharge batteries and/or change out one if needed.
• Will be held responsible for maintaining a safe speed while keeping up with schedule.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• Work from written or verbal orders.
• Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
• Maintain quality standards according to specifications.
• Practice and support Rheem values with internal as well as external customers.
• May be exposed to High Noise Levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Continuous Lifting up to 1 lbs.
• Frequent Lifting of 1 to 5 lbs.