Large Hydraulic Presses 700 tons

Large Press Operator Join Us at TWIGG in Rebuilding and Growing a Strong Team! At TWIGG, we are rebuilding and looking for dedicated, skilled professionals to help us shape the future. If you’re an experienced Large Press Operator with strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for precision, we want you on our team. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of TWIGG’s mission to grow stronger every day while building a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and innovation. Required Qualifications Experience: Proven background operating large hydraulic presses and performing complete setup/changeovers. Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, die setup sheets, and process sheets; proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometer, caliper, bore gauge, height gauge). Mechanical Aptitude: Skilled in mechanical adjustments, small die repairs (grinding/sharpening), and safe use of hoisting/rigging equipment. Key Responsibilities Press Operation: Safely and efficiently operate large hydraulic presses for forming and blanking operations, meeting cycle times and quality targets. Die Setup & Changeover: Perform complete die changeovers including removal, installation, alignment, shimming, bolting, and trial runs; document setups for reproducibility. Tooling Maintenance: Inspect dies, punches, guides, and pilots; perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance; coordinate complex repairs with tooling and maintenance teams. Quality Assurance: Use precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM data) to inspect parts and maintain tolerances. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve press/tooling faults to minimize downtime and scrap. Process Optimization: Recommend and implement improvements in press parameters, die modifications, and material handling to boost throughput. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate setup sheets, tooling logs, production counts, scrap reports, and corrective action records. Safety & Compliance: Enforce lockout/tagout, press guarding, PPE, and other safety protocols; participate in audits and investigations. Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Toolroom, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and support tooling design changes Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What are your salary expectations? Experience: operating large hydraulic presses and setup experience.: 2 years (Required) hydraulic presses: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person