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The role requires attention to quality, adherence to safety procedures, basic die maintenance, and effective communication with production and support teams.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStart metal (stainless, carbon steel, aluminum, and copper) coil strips in a progressive die station by station to prove proper alignment and pitch in dies with 1 to 5 cavities.\nUtilize both Servo and Standard Feeders to push material through die processing.\nOperate and monitor progressive dies in presses up to 250 tons, ensuring proper feed, alignment, and die function to stamp, bend, form, and blank a multitude of metal components.\nOperators will be responsible for up to two presses at a time.\nEnsure proper lubrication of product utilizing Pax Units.\nVerify all sensors including; short feed, scrap chutes/shakers, part ejection, and light curtains are operational and appropriate.\nPerform minor adjustments and troubleshooting issues to maintain production flow.\nConduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other precision measurement tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.\nRecord production data, scrap, downtime, and complete required documentation.\nMaintain die and press cleanliness; perform routine preventative maintenance and report major issues to Maintenance.\nEnsure parts are properly handled, staged, and packaged per packing instructions when necessary.\nFollow blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards; identify and escalate non-conforming products.\nCommunicate production status, quality concerns, and improvement opportunities to the Press Line Lead.\nAs well as other duties relating to manufacturing as delegated by the Floor Manager.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.\nPrior experience operating progressive die presses or other metal stamping equipment preferred.\nProficient in use of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, go/no-go gauges).\nBasic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform adjustments and minor repairs.\nAbility to read basic blueprints and work instructions.\nStrong attention to detail, quality focus, and problem-solving skills.\nForklift experience preferred but not required.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks.\nComfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment.","company":"Rolitemanufacturing","rawCompany":"rolitemanufacturing","city":"Lancaster","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:49:29.597Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-5112.00","title":"Printing Press Operators","slug":"printing-press-operators"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"332119","title":"Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)","slug":"metal-crown-closure-and-other-metal-stamping-except-automotive"},{"code":"332114","title":"Custom Roll Forming","slug":"custom-roll-forming"},{"code":"332999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Press Operator","description":"Job Title: Progressive Die Press Operator\nLocation: Rolite Mfg., Inc. – 10 Wendling Ct. Lancaster, NY 14086\nReports to: Lead Engineer\nShift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm\nPosition Summary:\nThe Progressive Die Press Operator is responsible for safely operating and monitoring progressive die presses to produce metal stampings to specification. The role requires attention to quality, adherence to safety procedures, basic die maintenance, and effective communication with production and support teams.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStart metal (stainless, carbon steel, aluminum, and copper) coil strips in a progressive die station by station to prove proper alignment and pitch in dies with 1 to 5 cavities.\nUtilize both Servo and Standard Feeders to push material through die processing.\nOperate and monitor progressive dies in presses up to 250 tons, ensuring proper feed, alignment, and die function to stamp, bend, form, and blank a multitude of metal components.\nOperators will be responsible for up to two presses at a time.\nEnsure proper lubrication of product utilizing Pax Units.\nVerify all sensors including; short feed, scrap chutes/shakers, part ejection, and light curtains are operational and appropriate.\nPerform minor adjustments and troubleshooting issues to maintain production flow.\nConduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other precision measurement tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.\nRecord production data, scrap, downtime, and complete required documentation.\nMaintain die and press cleanliness; perform routine preventative maintenance and report major issues to Maintenance.\nEnsure parts are properly handled, staged, and packaged per packing instructions when necessary.\nFollow blueprints, work instructions, and quality standards; identify and escalate non-conforming products.\nCommunicate production status, quality concerns, and improvement opportunities to the Press Line Lead.\nAs well as other duties relating to manufacturing as delegated by the Floor Manager.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.\nPrior experience operating progressive die presses or other metal stamping equipment preferred.\nProficient in use of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, go/no-go gauges).\nBasic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform adjustments and minor repairs.\nAbility to read basic blueprints and work instructions.\nStrong attention to detail, quality focus, and problem-solving skills.\nForklift experience preferred but not required.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks.\nComfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment.","datePosted":"2026-07-29T11:49:29.597Z","dateModified":"2026-07-29T11:49:29.597Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rolitemanufacturing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Lancaster","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5bc2105f71aa0543a7e2823d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5bc2105f71aa0543a7e2823d"}}