Press Operator

We are seeking a skilled Press Operator to join our team. The role involves operating stamping presses ranging from 400 to 4,000 tons and requires the setup and feeding of metal to achieve precise customer specifications. This position offers opportunities for both manual and automated press operation. You will work on either the 1st Shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (Monday to Friday) or the 2nd Shift from 4:30 pm to 5:00 am (Monday to Thursday), with overtime available after shifts and on Fridays.

• Operate stamping presses ranging from 400 to 4,000 tons.
• Set up and feed metal to meet customer specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges for part inspection.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Rotate to different work areas based on production needs.
• Load steel coils accurately and align them with tooling.
• Communicate die repairs to die shop personnel.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Report faulty equipment and defective material to supervisor.

• At least 1 year of press experience.
• Experience operating stamping press machinery.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Experience with blueprint reading and lathe operation.
• Skills in punch press, press brake, and micrometer use.
• Mechanically inclined with machine operation knowledge.
• Familiarity with tool and die, die cut, and die setting.
• Background in fabrication, sheet metal, and metal stamping.

We offer a company-paid pension, monthly and annual bonuses, and overtime opportunities. Our company is safety-oriented with regular safety days, and we host various employee events such as Thanksgiving dinners and holiday luncheons. We are family-owned, providing a flexible and stable work environment. Employees have opportunities for continual growth and training, and we maintain an open-door policy with management. Benefits include uniforms, 401k, profit sharing, and paid holidays.

Our facility is a steel manufacturing environment characterized by loud noise levels where hearing protection is required. The site consists of three buildings, and candidates will work in the area housing the press machines. The facility is not temperature-controlled and involves large equipment in a dirtier setting, heavily focused on the automotive industry.

This is a Permanent position based out of Warren, OH.

The pay range for this position is $47528.00 - $49088.00/yr.

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.

This is a Steel Manufacturing environment so it is very loud. Candidates will have to wear hearing protection, if they come from this industry it should be to no surprise. Presses are massive as they are stamping out different parts for the automotive industry. They have multiple buildings depending on what part of the process they are running. These candidates will be placed where all of the Press Machines are. this is a steel manufacturing facility, very large equipment, dirtier, not temperature controlled. 3 buildings at this site, this is the headquarters. Heavy into automotive industry Headquartered in Warren, Ohio, Liberty Steel processes coated, cold rolled, and hot rolled steel and provides a variety of state-of-the-art stamping and blanking services. Liberty Steel Industries (LSI) specializes in providing quality state-of-the-art stamping, slitting and assembly services to its customers in the industry. We draw from an average steel inventory of 10,000 tons and can supply small, medium, and large stampings and assemblies. We offer a full range of stampings, with presses up to 2000 tons, in our stamping plants in Warren, Ohio, and Saltillo, Mexico.Our products---Cross membersSplayed, Front Engine, Rear Closing & Six-PieceBracketsShock Mount, Fuel Tank, & Cab MountGarden ToolsBumpersFront Bumpers & Three-Piece BumpersPanelsA Pillars, Wheelhouse, Header & Pilaster

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.