Job Description

Press Operator I - Night Shift *$1,000 Sign On BonusThe hours for the position are Monday - Thursday; 3:00pm - 1:00am. Training & Onboarding will be on Monday - Thursday; 5:00am - 3:00pmThis position is eligible for a 10% shift differential.

Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings.

At Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer.

The Press Operator I is responsible for operating stamping presses and performing required secondary operations to complete assigned work orders. This entry-level role ensures parts are produced to quality standards by following established procedures, performing inspections, maintaining supplies, and supporting efficient production flow.

What you will be doing

Press Operation

• Operates assigned stamping press and related equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Performs secondary operations as required to complete work orders.
• Adds designated stamping lubricant to reservoirs and empties waste oil into approved containers as needed.

Quality Inspection

• Performs visual inspections for defects, including slug marks, malformed parts, and damaged components.
• Conducts required quality checks such as camber, twist, hard gauge checks, insertion force, and withdrawal force.
• Accurately records inspection results on the QIP Inspection Data Sheet.

Production Documentation

• Completes all required paperwork for assigned equipment, including work order travelers, lot/reel labels, box content forms, and machine maintenance records.
• Verifies reel/lot counts at completion of each lot and applies proper identification labels.

Material Handling and Workstation Maintenance

• Maintains appropriate supplies at each assigned machine to ensure efficient workflow.
• Changes reels or boxes as needed and moves finished goods to designated warehouse locations.
• Empties slug pans at minimum once per shift and whenever a work order is completed.
• Keeps the work area clean, organized, and free of excess debris.

Safety and Productivity

• Follows all safety procedures, including machine safety protocols and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Manages time effectively to maximize production output and minimize downtime.
• Performs packaging duties for loose-piece products as needed.

Other duties:

• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules. In addition, adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.

Requirements

What you will bring to the team:

• Experience using basic hand tools, measuring tools, or production equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn press operations and quality inspection techniques.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior manufacturing or machine-operation experience preferred but not required for entry-level consideration.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

At Sigma Engineered Solutions our vision is to be the global partner of choice by exceeding customer expectations. Our team members are essential to our customers success, and we look for these qualities when adding members to our team:

• exemplary honesty and integrity
• customer focused
• strive for continuous improvement in all they do
• are courageous and trustworthy
• are committed to teamwork
• are socially and environmentally responsible
• act proactively in the best interest of all stakeholders

If you share these qualities and you feel your background is not a perfect fit for a job, we encourage you to apply! Your background may have a telling story that makes you a better fit than you realize.

We are hard at work to make sure our people are taken care of and our benefits meet their needs. What does this look like?

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program