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Press Operator I

The Armor Group, Inc.

The Armor Group, Inc.

South Bend, IN, USA
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Position: Press Operator I
Location: South Bend, IN
Job Id: 431
# of Openings: 2

Responsibilities include:
  • Maintain a safe and efficient work environment
  • Adjust, and operate stamping presses and other secondary metal processing equipment
  • Make small adjustment to feeder equipment to feed material into press
  • Perform in process checks on parts and minimize scrap
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Perform work in line with quality requirements and ensure that parts are made to print
  • Operate a forklift on a regular basis
  • Data entry on computer system
  • Perform daily safety checks on machines
  • Run single stroke hand feed and automatic presses
  • Turning on and turning off the machine
  • Make stock guides adjustment
  • Additional items as assigned by Supervisor
PRINCIPAL CONTACTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE COMPANY
This position interacts with other manufacturing personnel, project managers, and area supervisor.
COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Intermediate knowledge of blueprint reading
  • Proficient at setting up, adjusting and operating stamping presses and other secondary metal processing equipment
  • Ability to operate coil line and feeder equipment
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to be detail oriented
  • Ability to be dependable and trustworthy
  • Ability to be work well in a team environment
  • All Armor employees are also expected to demonstrate Armor’s core values of being:
    • Customer-Focused
    • Passionate about Work
    • Solution-Oriented
    • Driven by Integrity
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • High School graduate or GED
  • 3-5 years of experience setting up and operating stamping presses, pre-setters, and other secondary equipment
EQUIPMENT USED
This position will use a stamping press, other metal forming, fabricating and processing equipment.
WORKING AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
This position works on the manufacturing floor. They must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. As well as lifting and kneeling are required.
The Armor Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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