Press Operator Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry. As a Press Operator at Norlen, part of Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for operating conventional and CNC punch presses and related equipment to fabricate parts.
Roles and responsibilities include:- Operating stamping presses in the stamping department, including material feeders, dereelers, and other material handling equipment
- Being trained to operate miscellaneous equipment located in the stamping department which may be used for secondary operations (i.e. drill presses, tapping presses, saws, beltsanders, etc.)Correctly and safely handling coils and materials
- Loading coils into feeders and starting material and strips correctly into the die
- Reading blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances
- Using hand tools correctly and safely to place parts into and remove parts from the die
- All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Requirements include:- Successfully passing a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Minimum 2 years of similar job experience preferred
- Regular attendance
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills and/or comfort using a computer
- Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
- Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding and new hire training
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.
