The press operator is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the setup, operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of automatic and semi-automatic production equipment. This role works from process sheets, drawings, and written or verbal instructions to produce parts in accordance with established quality and production standards. The position requires attention to details, basic mathematical ability, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to safely operate production equipment while verifying product quality and dimensional accuracy throughout the manufacturing process
This role will provide full training. Successful candidates will be looking for a hands-on role, have strong math skills, and be mechanically inclined.Once trained, you will set up and operate a wide variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines used in the production of our products. You will work from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by the supervisor to perform production tasks. We offer Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Health & Welfare Programs including: •Medical• Dental• Vision •Tax Advantaged Accounts • EAP, Income Protection Programs including: •Life, Accident, Disability, and Other Insurance Coverages• Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plans: •401k Plan with a competitive Employer Match and Profit-Sharing Contribution •Employee Stock Purchase Plan. *Please note, benefits are country-specific and may vary from location to location.
Ohio
Median pay: $45K/yr
What Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic typically earn in Ohio — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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