Punch Press Operator jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Overview

FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP. - LOCATED IN WALLKILL, NEW YORK

We will train the right candidate to join our team to support production in the Press Room! 

Basic math skills needed but no experience required!

Days and Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

• Salary Range: $18.90/hr - $20.38/hr dependant on expereince
• Medical, Dental and Vison insurance
• Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to determine the required stock and quantity needed at each machine
• Utilizing hand and/or powered lift trucks assist with stocking each press for upcoming jobs
• stock should be in designated areas and organized.
• Supply and replenish powder and refractory to all presses
• Record and maintain inventory transactions using CMS / ERP for proper control of powders
• Transfer pressed parts along with Work Order Packets to kiln department
• Retrieve and transfer powder when powder supply levels are low.
• Prepare the press for set-up, which may include draining hoppers or removing tools.
• Must be able to conduct physical testing of incoming powder, such as bulk density test, flow test, moisture test, and sieve test
• Retain parts and powder after testing
• Keep powder room and powder areas neat and orderly
• Communicate with other team members, written and/or verbally, issues concerning powder supply or general press machine functions
• Prepare and set up materials needed for 2nd shift
• Other non-essential duties may be assigned as necessary
• Follow all relevant Quality and / or Environmental standards to which Fair Rite is certified
• Follow all O.S.H.A. standards and the F/R Safety and Health Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• No required experience --will train right candidate

Preferred Education / Experience Requirements:

• Vocational / Technical Education or Technical Training Certificate with a minimum of 0 – 3 months on the job training and or experience related to Press Department

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Must be able to comprehend work orders
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate CMS / ERP system
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision
• Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens

Company Website

WWW.FAIR-RITE.COM

Company Profile

Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a family-owned business that was formed in 1952 in Wallkill, New York USA. By 1955, the company was supplying products used in the entertainment electronics industry. Fair-Rite quickly expanded into the rapidly growing EMI suppression market, manufacturing ferrite shield beads. The growing demand lead Fair-Rite into the Medical, Lighting, Automotive, Communication, Aero/Defense, Smart Energy and Industrial Markets. With locations in New York, Illinois and China, Fair-Rite continues to be on the cutting edge of ferrite technology, expanding its product lines across a broad spectrum of exciting new markets.

Fair-Rite, a leader in ferrite technology for the last 70 years, has gone on to achieve substantial success worldwide and is looking to enhance our presence in Europe. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineer to bolster our technical influence on the continent. This role is pivotal in educating and supporting customers, and driving growth through technical excellence.

We offer a full compliment of Company benefits, including a 401K Plan with Company Match. Fair-Rite is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Vets and a Drug Free Workplace.