Press Operator I

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GITI TIRE USA LTD

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Richburg, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

The primary duties involve loading and unloading tire curing machines for vulcanization, continuously monitoring the process, and inspecting products to ensure high quality according to SOP standards. Operators must also adjust machine functions, clear jams, record press checks, and maintain a safe work environment.

This role requires basic skills in setting up and operating equipment, along with basic computer skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a team-player attitude is essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Machine Operation

Quality Inspection

SOP Adherence

Equipment Monitoring

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Speed And Accuracy

Team Player

Computer Skills

Material Removal

Mold Swabbing

Job Description

Only applications with a resume attachment will be considered for employment.

Job Summary                   

Loads and unloads tire curing machines as needed to vulcanize tires, as well as monitor process to ensure continuous operation.

Essential Duties & Functions

  • Inspect product to ensure high quality as needed
  • Operate equipment to meet SOP standards to ensure proper operations and quality products by monitoring equipment continuously and adjusting as require
  • Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure
  • Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
  • Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions
  • Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products
  • Scan tires into presses when required
  • Record and maintain press checks
  • Remove tires from molds
  • Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking
  • React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur
  • Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  • Notifies team lead of machine malfunction
  • Follow all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department 
  • Follow established company and department policies, procedures, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines 
  • Performs other job duties as assigned
  • Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance

Skills/Qualifications

  • Must possess basic skills to setup, load and unload tires from manual and automated equipment with little supervision.
  • Must possess basic computer skills
  • Ability to operate with speed and accuracy, and maintain a team player attitude
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Requires strong communication, interpersonal
  • Must have the ability to and expedite solutions when situations arise 
  • Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not expected to have supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience

  • HS or GED required
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability
  • Experience operating conventional machines and working in a production-oriented and results driven environment is applicable

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment may be noisy.


7:00 PM- 7:00 AM 2-2-3 Schedule

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GITI TIRE USA LTD

Headquartered in Singapore, Giti Tire is a global tire company, fully integrated across R&D, manufacturing, and distribution serving consumers in over 130 countries around the world. The Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA), Ltd. is proud to be the first North American plant and is producing passenger and light truck tires for the replacement and original equipment markets.

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