Press Operator

Job Title: Press Operator

Job Description

The Press Operator sets up and runs stamping presses to produce high-quality metal parts in a fast-paced production environment. This role focuses on precise press operation, rigorous quality checks, and maintaining a clean and safe work area in accordance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping presses to produce metal parts that meet quality and production standards.
• Monitor parts during production to identify and address any quality issues, including defective material or parts.
• Perform regular quality checks on produced parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA safety requirements.
• Follow production instructions, blueprints, and job specifications to ensure accurate output.
• Perform additional duties as requested, including shop cleaning and general labor tasks when press machines are down.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
• Support consistent production flow by demonstrating strong attendance, attitude, and work ethic.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating stamping presses in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to run a stamping press independently and manage production tasks from start to finish.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly during the workday.
• Experience reading and using micrometers and calipers for precise measurement and quality checks.
• Capability to perform own quality inspections on parts produced using appropriate gauges and tools.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing accurate, defect-free parts.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic in a high-output production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing or metal stamping production.
• Comfort working with blueprints and production documentation.
• Ability to thrive in a quality-focused environment with minimal tolerance for error.
• Willingness to perform general labor and shop cleaning tasks as needed.
• Steel-toed boots or shoes, suitable for a production floor.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and follow established processes.

Why Work Here?

Join a production team that values quality, reliability, and strong work ethic. You will work in an environment where attention to detail is recognized, consistent attendance is appreciated, and a positive attitude contributes directly to team success. This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on manufacturing skills, take ownership of your work, and grow within a company that emphasizes safety and responsibility.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy production environment focused on metal stamping and high-quality output, where the margin for error is extremely small. The schedule follows a first shift, typically 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with additional hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturdays, and the team is currently working 10-hour days across six days per week. Quality standards are strict, and employees are expected to maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow OSHA safety requirements. The dress code includes steel-toed boots or shoes, jeans, and a T-shirt suitable for tasks that may involve dirt and debris, with no hanging jewelry allowed for safety reasons.

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.