Press Room Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a hands-on role where precision and safety come first? We’re hiring operators to help shape high-quality metal parts and keep production running smoothly.

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in the Mount Clemens, MI area looking to add a Press Room Operator to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to operate presses safely and efficiently while performing quality inspections and maintaining accurate production documentation. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you :

1st shift opportunity – Monday to Friday from 7am–3 : 30pm

Competitive hourly rate : $18–$19 / hr depending on experience, with the potential to earn an additional $1 / hr upon hire based on performance and skill

Contract-to-hire position – you’ll be hired based on attendance, performance, and client needs

Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently :

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation

What your day will look like :

Perform part inspections at the start of each coil and during production, checking thickness, plug gauge, burrs, surface, and flatness per control plan

Document inspections as required with QC sign-off

Maintain lot control and traceability cards

Complete production reports and inspection documentation accurately

Report any issues or concerns immediately

Visually inspect presses for unusual noise, vibration, leaks, or metal particles

Check material surfaces and in-process parts for defects

Identify and report miss-hits to the Team Leader right away

Use a micrometer to take accurate measurements

Keep scrap organized and move it as needed

What we are looking for :

Minimum 2 years of press operation experience (working with metal)

Up to 6 months (or more) of die setting experience preferred

Experience must be with metal — not plastic or CNC operations

Ability to read and interpret measurement tools (e.g., micrometer, gauges)

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Punctual, energetic, and reliable

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.