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1st Shift Pressing Technician

New Haven, IN 46774

Posted: 09/24/2026 Industry: Machine Operator Job Number: 63260012 Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: 1st Shift Pressing TechnicianLocation: Fort Wayne, IN
 Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour
About Us
Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we’ve focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse roles.
Benefits & Perks
  • Starting pay of $17.00/hour
  • Full-time 1st shift position, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Some weekend work may be required
  • Weekly pay
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary
  • Full-time 1st shift opportunity with a manufacturer of precision grinding products
  • Read work orders, formulation sheets, and engineering drawings to prepare materials and products according to specifications
  • Gather, weigh, and accurately mix abrasive materials and bonding agents according to established formulations
  • Prepare, clean, fill, level, assemble, and press molds according to print and quality specifications
  • Inspect tooling before and after use for defects or damage
  • Load and operate furnaces according to required firing cycles and accurately document furnace levels and production information
  • Inspect products before and after firing using scales, calipers, micrometers, and visual inspection techniques
  • Clean, mask, grit blast, and prepare cores as required
  • Safely epoxy-mount finished products to cores according to established procedures
  • Maintain accurate time, material, and production records in manufacturing systems
  • Support production and maintain customer quality requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities
  • Read and follow work orders, formulation sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructions
  • Gather, weigh, and mix abrasive materials and bonding agents according to specified requirements
  • Prepare, clean, fill, level, assemble, and press molds according to prints and quality specifications
  • Inspect molds and tooling before and after use for defects, damage, or other issues
  • Properly load furnace levels and operate required firing cycles
  • Document furnace levels, firing information, and production data accurately
  • Inspect products before and after firing using scales, calipers, micrometers, and visual inspection methods
  • Clean, mask, grit blast, and prepare cores according to established procedures
  • Safely epoxy-mount finished products to cores
  • Accurately record time, materials, and production information in manufacturing systems
  • Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
  • Help ensure customer requirements and quality expectations are consistently met
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Ability to read and follow work orders, formulation sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructions
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products
  • Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and mix materials
  • Ability to follow established manufacturing processes and safety procedures
  • Ability to use or learn to use measuring tools such as scales, calipers, and micrometers
  • Ability to regularly lift over 50 lbs. 
  • Ability to perform repetitive physical work, including bending, stooping, and crouching, and standing for long periods of time
  • Must pass a Background Check and Drug Screen
  • High School Diploma or GED Required
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