Power Press Operator

Job Title: Mechanical Power Press Operator

Location: Kalyros Engineering LLP, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune - 411019

Job Type: Full-Time (12-Hour Shift)

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Press Operator to join our production team at our Bhosari facility. The ideal candidate will have solid experience setting up and operating mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic press machines to stamp, bend, form, or shape metal materials. This role demands high safety awareness around high-tonnage equipment, consistent quality control, and the physical stamina required for extended workshop shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and safely operate press machinery to manufacture metal components according to production orders and specific dimensions.
• Die Installation & Setup: Assist in loading, aligning, and securing dies, fixtures, and tooling into the press machine before running production.
• Quality & Inspection: Perform regular visual and dimensional checks on stamped/formed components using basic instruments to ensure parts meet specifications and are free of surface defects.
• Material Loading: Feed sheet metal, blanks, or coils into the press feed mechanisms and safely stack or organize finished parts.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify operational irregularities, clear jams safely, perform basic machine lubrication, and report major mechanical faults promptly.
• Strict Safety Adherence: Strictly follow all workshop safety protocols, specifically regarding press guard mechanisms, dual-hand controls, and mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven experience operating press machines within a metalworking, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.
• Age Profile: 20 to 35 years old.
• Education: Basic schooling (Ability to read, write, comprehend basic routing sheets, and follow safety signage).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with press machine components, basic die handling, and the use of simple workshop measuring tools.
• Stamina & Flexibility: Ability to work 12-hour shifts and handle repetitive lifting, positioning of materials, and standing for long intervals.
• Soft Skills: High alertness, punctuality, strong attention to detail, and a focus on accident prevention.

Work Conditions & Benefits

• Working Hours: 12 hours per day (Includes scheduled break times).
• Environment: Industrial press shop / Manufacturing workshop.
• Benefits: Overtime Pay.