Press Shop Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about precision, metalwork, and machinery? We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated Machinist with a strong background in press shop operations and mechanical processes to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This is your opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment, contribute to high-quality production, and grow your career in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Solid background as a Mechanical Process Engineer
• Matric or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Prepare and calibrate machinery for producing various press parts
• Operate machinery and maintain presses to meet product specifications
• Examine and interpret drawings for products to be produced
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Follow all safety protocols
• Ensure proper maintenance, safety, and functioning of all equipment
• Select appropriate machines and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
• Proven experience as machinist in a press shop environment
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. callipers) to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and manuals
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items