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Duties and Tasks
Metal press operators may perform the following tasks: - operate machines that may be mechanically or computer driven
- manually load the unformed or partly formed parts into the machine press
- operate machines or manually place sheetmetal against guide pins to make sure it is accurately pressed
- look after machines or machine tools that shape or form metal by pressing and stamping
- check machine operation and report faults to a supervisor
- unload machines, inspect the final product and reload machines
- enter data through computer terminals to compensate for machine/material variations
- measure and examine a sample of the machine product before making a full production run.
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