Press Operator I
Ohio Gratings, Inc.Canton, Ohio, United States
Posted November 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Ohio Gratings, Inc. is a privately‑owned U.S. manufacturer that designs and produces steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel bar grating for platforms, catwalks, bridges, mezzanines, and pedestrian walkways. With a team of over 400 employees across facilities in Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah, the company offers end‑to‑end solutions—including engineering, detailing, custom fabrication, and specialty finishes—to clients worldwide in architecture, transportation, industrial, and public‑access projects. Its singular focus on bar grating has earned it a reputation as the only full‑line, privately owned grating manufacturer in the United States, enabling deep expertise and trusted relationships in the steel and aluminum bar‑grating industry. Ohio Gratings supports a broad portfolio of applications—from stadiums and airports to water‑wastewater and oil‑gas facilities—while delivering project‑management services that ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective solutions. The company’s culture of precision, innovation, and customer‑centric service attracts professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.
Job Description
Operates manually cycled press equipment to perform punching, shearing, and shaping operations on steel and aluminum components. Responsible for material loading, part alignment, machine activation, and in-process quality checks while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Requirements
- Operate manual press equipment
- Load raw material onto press tables
- Activate and cycle the press
- Set and adjust air clamps and die oil application frequency
- Assist in setups and changeovers
- Perform basic machine PM's
- Verify proper die setup and inspect for wear, damage, or scrap buildup
- Complete pre-shift maintenance checks
- Use spacing tools or secondary positioning techniques
- Monitor and maintain part quality during runs
- Complete accurate production reporting and material tracking
- Move finished product to designated staging or roller tables
- Clear and dispose of press scrap regularly
- Follow all safety procedures