Metal Stamping Press OperatorA growing metal stamping manufacturer is hiring multiple Metal Stamping Press Operators for both day and night shift openings. This is a hands-on production role running stamping presses and progressive die equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, safety, and teamwork matter.If you enjoy staying busy, working with machinery, and being part of a team that keeps production moving, this opportunity offers consistent hours, a 4-day workweek, and long-term manufacturing career potential. This position is on-site in Bluffton, IN.Metal Stamping Press Operator Benefits and Compensation:Starting base pay of $19.23/hourAn additional $0.25/hour attendance bonus for full weekly attendanceNight shift differential: $0.65/hour for first 90 days, increases to $1.00/hour after 90 days4-day workweek schedule-- enjoy 3-day weekends every weekDay Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PMNight Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AMUnion manufacturing environmentMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysStable manufacturing company with long-term opportunityMetal Stamping Press Operator Requirements & Qualifications:Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or metal stamping experience preferredExperience operating presses, stamping equipment, or industrial machinery strongly preferredAbility to work in a loud, fast-paced manufacturing environmentComfortable lifting 30 lbs repeatedly throughout the shiftWillingness to team lift 90 lbs on occasionAbility to stand, bend, twist, and perform repetitive movementsBasic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting awarenessExperience performing visual quality inspections preferredMaintain production pace while meeting quality expectationsComplete production paperwork and SPC documentation accuratelyAbility to identify and report machine or quality concerns quicklyStrong attendance, reliability, and work ethic requiredMust pass pre-employment drug screeningHigh school diploma or GED preferredMust haves:Run production parts according to work instructions and production ratesPerform visual inspections on stamped metal partsMonitor part quality and escalate concerns when neededKeep dies and work areas clean and organizedWork safely around moving production equipmentHandle repetitive production work in a physically active manufacturing settingSupport overall production flow and team production goalsMetal Stamping Press Operator Preferred Background & Skills:Automotive manufacturing experienceProgressive die stamping experienceCNC operation in a production environmentIndustrial production or fabrication experienceForklift or material handling exposure within manufacturingSPC or production quality documentation experienceExperience working around medium carbon steel productionAbility to use measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers