MTE - Press Specialist

Our Principles and Values:

Manchester Tank has a proud heritage of hard-working people, who for over 75 years have manufactured high quality products for our country and the world. The McWane/Manchester Way Compass is provided as a personal guide to help team members navigate through situations they encounter daily at work and includes eight core principles to guide our team members: Communication, Safety, Environment, Leadership, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. All team members are expected to know these principles, values, and behaviors. Our Compass Points ensure higher levels of safety and environmental performance in all our operations. It also improves communication, relationships, and work performance at all levels of our organization.

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Position Summary: The Industrial Press Specialist is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and hydraulic presses rated at 150 tons and above. The specialist will also lead and execute preventative maintenance (PM) activities to ensure press reliability and safety across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operate and maintain large-scale mechanical and hydraulic presses (150+ tons).

* Perform press setups, including die installation and alignment.

* Inspect tooling components such as punches, dies, and buttons for immediate repair.

* Conduct routine and extensive scheduled preventative maintenance on all presses.

* Troubleshoot press malfunctions and perform mechanical and some electrical repairs as needed.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records through a digital platform.

* Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve press performance and uptime.

* Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.

* Train junior technicians or operators on press operation and maintenance best practices.

* Work with the Quality department for first piece/article inspection and determine run times.

* Assist quality department to ensure that parts being made during production are within tolerance, adjusting when needed to minimize error and downtime.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.

* Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating and maintaining large mechanical/hydraulic presses.

* Strong knowledge of tool and die components, including punches, dies, buttons, shimming techniques.

* Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

* Familiarity with press control systems and safety interlocks.

* Experience with PM programs and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

* Maintain an organized and clean workspace to identify potential areas of risk.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with presses from manufacturers such as Bliss, Minster, or Niagra.

* Welding or machining experience is a plus.

* OSHA 10 or 30 certification.

* Familiarity with lean manufacturing and 5S principles.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and understand company part prints.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Analytical troubleshooting is key.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database systems, Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee is regularly required to sit.

* Ability to drive tow motor / PIT equipment.

* Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

* The employee is frequently required to walk.

* The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

* The employee must regularly lift and /or move objects. Objects over fifty (50) pounds will require assistance from other staff or mechanical assistance.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

* Exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, and industrial lubricants.

* Requires use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

* May involve standing, bending, and lifting for extended periods.

Shift: M-Th 6:00am-4:30pm EST

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.