Press Operator

Join our client’s production team and play a hands-on role in manufacturing high-quality rubber products in a safe, team-oriented environment.SALARY: $22/hr.LOCATION: Clackamas, ORSCHEDULE:Full-time; Monday-Thursday | 5:00am-3:30pmWHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Hands-on work: Stay active throughout the day while creating quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Skill development: Gain experience with production equipment, mold setup, forklift operation, and manufacturing processes. 
• Team-focused culture: Work alongside supportive coworkers who value safety, quality, and collaboration. 
• Stable opportunity: Join a reliable manufacturing team with consistent work, opportunities to learn, and room to grow within the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare rubber stock, apply adhesives, trim finished parts, and inspect products to meet quality and production standards. 
• Set up and assist with mold changes, perform basic press maintenance, and support efficient production operations. 
• Clean and prepare metal inserts using belt sanders and approved solvents while following all PPE and workplace safety requirements. 
• Maintain a clean, organized work area, safely move molds using forklifts or manual lifting equipment, and assist other production areas as business needs require. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to safely prepare, assemble, and finish rubber products, including applying adhesives, trimming parts, and cutting rubber with scissors or knives. 
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in mold setup, perform basic press maintenance, and safely load and unload molds during production. 
• Commitment to workplace safety, including proper use of PPE, safe operation of forklifts and lifting devices, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs. to waist level, pushing and pulling molds, and standing, bending, and performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level and frequently push, pull, load, and unload molds and materials throughout the shift. Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive hand motions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources.  Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application.  If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-427-2100IND6